DESIGNING AN IRRIGATION
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Designing an irrigation system requires knowledge of the crop, field
conditions, soil, and water. The following facts can help in determining the
characteristics of the irrigation system design.
– What is the soil texture?
– How much water can the soil retain?
– What is the size of the field?
– What is the topography of the field?
– Will the field be divided into irrigation sections?
– What is the planting density of the crop?
– What is the depth of the crop’s root system?
– What are the water requirements of the crop in its specific location?
– What is the source of the water supply? What is the water quality?
– What are the costs and labor requirements of the system?
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