Micro-irrigation is the most efficient system and flood systems are the least efficient. The centre pivot requires the least labour and the flood system the most but has the longest lifespan. Irrigation efficiency, labour requirement and lifespan of irrigation...
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Types of irrigation systems
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Micro irrigation
Micro sprinklers in an orchard.Micro-sprinkler irrigation is used for low-volume irrigation and can be used in various irrigation systems, including overhead irrigation on vegetables and in nurseries, surface irrigation in orchards, overhead irrigation greenhouses and...
Manual irrigation
Water is distributed across land through manual labour and watering cans. This system is very labour intensive. It can also be surface irrigation with manual labour.
Sub-irrigation
Water is distributed across the land from beneath the soil and raising the water table. This is done through a system of pumping stations, canals, gates, and ditches. This type of irrigation is most effective in areas with high water tables. Illustration of...
Lateral move irrigation. (Wheel moves)
Water is distributed through a series of pipes, each with a wheel and a set of sprinklers, which are rotated either by hand or with a purpose-built mechanism. The sprinklers move a certain distance across the field and then need to have the water hose reconnected for...