Question

What are the major drawbacks of traditional irrigation systems? [3 marks]

Answer 1

The major drawbacks of traditional irrigation systems are as follows:

• Uneven distribution of water. Some crops get more water while some crops get less water. (1 mark)
• Water gets logged in uneven land. (1 mark)
• It requires the use of cattle and human labour, thus it is less efficient. (1 mark)