Soil characteristics Just as it was important to assess soil characteristics to determine the basic design of the irrigation system, it is equally important to assess these same characteristics if effective irrigation scheduling is to be the result. To better understand this, you must first look at the various soils and see the differences in…
Irrigation efficiency involves the ability to minimize water losses. Such factors as loss of water from wind drift and evaporation from the soil surface and plant affect the level of efficiency.
The concept of applying fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides and other chemicals via center Pivot irrigation systems is fast becoming a major cost reducing method.
