Question

What is a sprinkler irrigation system? What are its advantages?

Answer 1

• Sprinkler irrigation system is a modern method of irrigation.
• In this type of irrigation system, the perpendicular pipes, having rotating nozzles on top, are joined to the main pipeline at regular intervals.
• When water is allowed to flow through the main pipe under pressure with the help of a pump, it escapes from the rotating nozzles.
• It gets sprinkled on the crop as if it is raining.

The advantages of the sprinkler irrigation system are as follows:

• It can be employed on uneven surfaces as well.
• Sprinklers are very useful for lawns and coffee plantations.