Category: Irrigation

Furrow Method of Irrigation – Definition, Types and Advantages

Furrow irrigation is one of the surface irrigation methods. It is subdivided into straight furrows and contour furrow. I will explain the important details about each of them. Also, we will find out the construction method and advantages of furrow irrigation in the blog. Furrow method of irrigation is very much used for row crops like maize, jowar, sugarcane, cotton, tobacco, groundnut, potatoes etc. … Read More Furrow Method of Irrigation – Definition, Types and Advantages

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Controlled Flooding- 6 Types| Free Flooding| Basin Flooding

Free flooding, basin flooding, flooding by contour laterals, zigzag method of flooding, border strip flooding and check flooding are the 6 types of controlled flooding which is a subcategory of surface irrigation. I will show you all the details about them in the blog. In controlled flooding, water is spread or flooded on a rather smooth flat land, without much control or prior preparation.… Read More Controlled Flooding- 6 Types| Free Flooding| Basin Flooding

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Check flooding and Border strip methods of irrigation| Types of surface irrigation

Check flooding and border strip method are two types in surface irrigation, one of the major methods of irrigation. In the blog, we are going to learn everything about these two with figures. Let’s jump right into the first method which is border strip method. Border strip method is otherwise called border strip flooding method. The main points regarding this are,… Read More Check flooding and Border strip methods of irrigation| Types of surface irrigation

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Methods of Irrigation- 3 Methods Full Guide

Methods of irrigation have both advantages and disadvantages depending on the type. There are mainly three methods- surface irrigation, subsurface irrigation and sprinkler irrigation. Sub surface irrigation is again divided into natural sub irrigation and artificial sub irrigation. Before selecting a particular method, the irrigation engineer must evaluate all the factors, and choose that method which is best suited to the local conditions. The basic requirements for adaptation of the method of irrigation are given below.… Read More Methods of Irrigation- 3 Methods Full Guide

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Types of Irrigation- Flow and Lift Irrigation Full Details

Types of irrigation are mainly divided into two- Flow irrigation and lift irrigation. Flow irrigation is further divided into perennial and inundation irrigation. Inundation irrigation is again subdivided into three. They are direct irrigation, storage irrigation and combined System. We are going to meet the huge family in the blog. Figures are also included to explain each of these better… Read More Types of Irrigation- Flow and Lift Irrigation Full Details

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