Question

Define sprinkler irrigation. Write some of its advantages.

Answer 1

Sprinkler irrigation is a modern type of irrigation system in which perpendicular pipes having rotating nozzles are attached to horizontal pipes. It irrigates the crops by sprinkling water on them in the same way as rain do.

The main advantages of sprinkler irrigation are:

• It can be employed on uneven surfaces.
• It is also used to fertilise crops by sprinkling water-soluble fertiliser.