IRRIGATION PRACTICES
Large areas of the Republic of South Africa are subject to hot and dry climatic conditions, high evaporation and a low and intermittent rainfall, where optimal crop production is not possible without the addition of plant-available water by means of irrigation.
- Introduction
- Soil
- Centre pivot Irrigation
- Drip Irrigation
- Flood Irrigation
- Sprinkler Irrigation
- Micro jet irrigation
- Flow Rate
Expected outcomes:
Have a basic understanding of the important role of and contribution of correct irrigation practices including the following:
- Understand the soil
- Drip irrigation
- Sprinkler irrigation
- Centre pivot irrigation
- Flood irrigation