The following points highlight the five main factors to be taken into consideration before determining the suitability of water for irrigation. The factors are: 1. Chemical Water Composition 2. Crop to be Irrigated 3. Soils to be Irrigated 4. Climate 5. Management of Irrigation and Drainage. Factor # 1. Chemical Composition of Irrigation Water: Quality […]
Suitability of Water for Irrigation | Quality | Irrigation Water | Agronomy
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Assessing the Suitability of Land for Irrigation | Irrigation | Agronomy
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Detailed soil survey is necessary to assess their degree of suitability for irrigation and to know what precautions should be taken for an ideal irrigation system. Land irrigability assessment by Kolay (2008) is briefly presented. Irrigation Soil Survey: Irrigation soil survey is undertaken at a scale of 1:25,000 or 1:20,000 in less developed countries. Aerial […]
Institutions of Water Management in the World | Irrigation | Agronomy
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The following points highlight the top eight institutions set up for water management in the world. The institutions are: 1. International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka 2. International Center for Water Technology, California State University, Fresno 3. Directorate of Water Management (DWM) – ICAR, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India and Few Others. 1. International Water […]