Irrigation Farming

by Lucius M. Wilcox

ISBN: 9789359196817
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2025
Price : Rs. 18295.00
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About The Book

• This book discuses the management of irrigation systems that are used for agricultural crop production. • The book looks at factors affecting the phenomena related to irrigation and exploring the relationship of irrigation need to the relevant factors. • This book is essential reading for students, teachers, researchers as well as people engaged in agricultural engineering, agronomy, soil science and environmental sciences.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. The History of Irrigation 1 2. The Advantages of Irrigation 13 3. The Relation of Soil to Irrigation 22 4. The Treatment of Alkali 36 5. Water-supply 47 6. Canal Construction 57 7. Reservoirs and Ponds 84 8. Pipes for Irrigation Purposes 109 9. Flumes and thier Structure 123 10. Duty and Measurement of Water 140 11. Methods of Applying Water 166 12. Irrigation of Field Crops 206 13. Irrigation of Garden 250 14. Irrigation for the Orchard 277 15. The Vineyard and Small Fruits 303 16. All about alfalfa 324 17. Windmills and Pumps 352 18. Devices, Appliances and Contrivances 394 19. Subirrigation and Subsoiling 419 20. Seepage and Drainage 438 21. Electricity in Irrigation 448 22. Irrigation in Humid Climates 455 23. Winter Irrigation 463 24. The Common Law of Irrigation 473 Glossary of Irrigation Terms 485 Index 491