Tag: what is irrigation describe two methods of irrigation which conserve water

Methods of irrigation have both advantages and disadvantages depending on the type. There are mainly three methods- surface irrigation, subsurface irrigation and sprinkler irrigation. Sub surface irrigation is again divided into natural sub irrigation and artificial sub irrigation. Before selecting a particular method, the irrigation engineer must evaluate all the factors, and choose that method which is best suited to the local conditions. The basic requirements for adaptation of the method of irrigation are given below.