Introduction
Sprinkler irrigation is a method of applying water in the form of a spray. It is similar to rain, except that in sprinkler irrigation, there is no pause between applications.
A uniform distribution of water over the irrigated area is possible only when operating pressure and discharge through each nozzle remains constant.
Sprinkler irrigation systems can be designed to reduce erosion by controlling the rate, volume and direction of runoff water from the field. This can eliminate much of the high velocity sheet flow commonly associated with conventional furrow and border irrigation systems
Water use efficiency can also be improved by controlling evaporation losses and minimizing deep percolation
Sprinkler irrigation is the method of applying water in the form of a spray.
Sprinkler irrigation is the method of applying water in the form of a spray. It is most commonly used to irrigate crops, although it can also be used on lawns and shrubs.
Sprinklers can be used to irrigate large areas that would otherwise require manual watering or labor-intensive hand watering.
In Kenya, sprinkler irrigation is becoming more popular as farmers realize its benefits compared with traditional methods such as hand-watering or drip systems.
It is similar to rain, except that in sprinkler irrigation, there is no pause between applications.
Sprinklers are similar to rain, except that in sprinkler irrigation, there is no pause between applications. The water is applied continuously and uniformly over a wide area. Sprinklers can be used for both row crops and field crops (such as tomatoes), or even for trees or shrubs.
A uniform distribution of water over the irrigated area is possible only when operating pressure and discharge through each nozzle remains constant.
Uniform distribution of water over the irrigated area is possible only when operating pressure and discharge through each nozzle remains constant. If this condition is not met, then the sprinkler will distribute its flow unevenly, leading to poor crop yield.
To ensure that your sprinklers are operating at their optimal performance level, we recommend checking their pressure and discharge characteristics on a regular basis.
Sprinkler irrigation systems can be designed to reduce erosion by controlling the rate, volume and direction of runoff water from the field.
Sprinkler irrigation systems can be designed to reduce erosion by controlling the rate, volume and direction of runoff water from the field.
In addition to providing moisture for plants, a sprinkler system also provides a mechanism for distributing rainfall across larger areas. The use of sprinklers helps maintain soil moisture levels in fields and prevents erosion by redirecting excess water away from fields.
This can eliminate much of the high velocity sheet flow commonly associated with conventional furrow and border irrigation systems.
Sprinklers are good for reducing erosion, water loss and runoff. They can be used to irrigate crops that require less water than traditional sprinkler systems.
The main advantage of sprinklers is their ability to deliver a precise amount of water at set intervals throughout the day or night. This helps prevent excessive run-off during heavy rains or floods, which can cause erosion and damage trees along river banks.
Sprinklers also allow you to control where your fertilizer goes: You don’t have to worry about overfertilizing when using sprinklers because they’ll apply it only where needed (i.e., on top).
Water use efficiency can also be improved by controlling evaporation losses and minimizing deep percolation.
Water use efficiency can also be improved by controlling evaporation losses and minimizing deep percolation.
Evaporation is a loss to the system, while deep percolation is a loss to the system. Minimizing these two types of losses will improve water use efficiency, which means less water needs to be used for irrigation or other purposes.
One of the biggest problems in sprinkler system design is estimating crop water use or crop evapotranspiration (ET).
The main problem in calculating crop water use or crop ET is the lack of a good system for estimating evapotranspiration (ET).
Crop ET is the amount of water that evaporates from a plant’s leaves and other parts during its life cycle. It can be defined as:
- The difference between precipitation and irrigation, divided by 1000 mm/year. For example, if it rains 300 mm on your farm, then you receive 100 mm per year during all seasons, then this process would be referred to as “crop water use” because you are using more than 100 mm per year from groundwater sources instead of from rainfall alone. On average throughout Kenya’s rainy season (December–March), crops spend between 60%–85% of their total wetted area under irrigation systems; however this varies greatly depending on how much each crop depends upon groundwater resources versus irrigation systems used within that period
Sprinklers are a great way to irrigate your farm
Sprinklers are a great way to irrigate your farm. They’re more efficient than other irrigation methods, such as furrow and flood irrigation. Sprinkler systems can be used to conserve water, reduce erosion and improve water use efficiency.
Sprinklers are also an excellent option for small farms that want to grow their own produce or sell it at markets nearby.
Conclusion
Sprinklers are a great way to irrigate your farm. They can be used for a variety of crops from vegetables to fruits and even flowers.
The most common use is on fruit trees but they are also used on vegetable crops such as potatoes or tomatoes. There are several types available including rotary, submersible, fixed-pressure and variable-pressure sprinklers that can do everything from provide water for an entire field all the way down only providing enough water so that individual plants get exactly what they need without overdoing it on any one type of plant (like drip irrigation systems).