Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Irrigation Systems NH And The Various Types

By Janet Fisher


Irrigation is the supply of controlled amounts of water at regular intervals to farms or residential gardens or lawns. They are very in the growth and development of plant life. They come in handy in terms of maintenance of various landscapes. They also serve a great purpose especially in dry areas to help re-grow vegetation. In crop production, it aids in protecting plants against frost and also suppress growth of weeds in grain. Other areas where it is widely put into practice include the mining industries, in dust suppression as well as in in the disposal of sewage. Irrigation systems NH have been in use for many years and are still in place till date.

In these modern times, there have been many changes in various sectors. The agricultural sector has not been left behind in this change. It has experienced various technological advancements in seed growth techniques as well as irrigation methods in that there are now many systems put in place. The drip irrigation is one such method used to water vegetation. Water is distributed drop by drop to the roots of plants. The drips emit water to the roots of plants for quick absorption making this method the most efficient in terms of minimizing water losses.

The second system is the surface scheme. Here water is allowed to flow throughout the surface of field such that it wets the field and penetrates into the soil. It can be classified into three types namely border-strip, furrow, and basin system. This form of scheme has been in use in the past years and is still being practiced by many farmers till date.

Another technique that is commonly used most especially by large scale farmers is the use of sprinklers. The sprinklers are strategically placed at specific localities around the farm where they are subjected under high pressure that causes them to spray water into the air that then breaks up into smaller water droplets, which fall in the manner of rain.

Sub-system is yet another method. Aqua is raised up to levels where it can be able to moisturize the soil. This method is mostly employed in regions with high water tables. Such regions may include river valleys or permanent grasslands. Other areas where it can also be applied is in greenhouses. The raised aqua is absorbed after which all the excess is recycled.

Soaker hose pipe is another efficient method. This pipe is designed in such a way that it lets out water throughout its entire length. The advantage of using this technique is that the soil gets completely soaked in water.

Other forms include localized systems where low pressures are used to distribute water using a piped network. In-ground system is also used in residential and commercial systems. Here, the water distribution pipes are hidden or installed underground. However, it can be quite difficult to maintain this kind of system since it is underground.

Irrigation has over the years played a vital role in the growth of agricultural sector. It has helped conserve a lot of time and energy. Apart from this, it has also helped in the preservation of soil and its nutrients; thus, further boosting crop production. Some methods also help conserve a lot of water. Therefore, it is something that needs to be fully embraced.




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