Irrigation Methods for Fodder Production
G. Thiyagarajan*
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
M. Manikandan
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
M. Nagarajan
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
A. Selvaperumal
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Central pivot, Drip irrigation, Sprinkler irrigation, Surface irrigation
Abstract
When rainfall is scarce, application of irrigation can increase the production of forage crop. In designing an irrigation system, it is important for farmers and scientists to know how to determine the irrigation water requirements of the crops they are growing. Field location, soil type, cropping season all affect the amount of water a particular crop need. Water requirements vary during the growing season. Farmers and scientists should also know the characteristics of different irrigation systems.
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