Variable rate irrigation
Variable rate irrigation (VRI) involves applying different amounts of water to different zones of the field, rather than applying one uniform irrigation...Read More
Principles of irrigation systems design
Designing an irrigation system requires knowledge of the crop, field conditions, soil and water. Answering the following questions can help in determining...Read More
Irrigation management in sugarcane
Sugarcane is one of the most water-demanding crops and water availability is the single largest factors affecting its growth. According to studies,...Read More
Rapid sand filtration
In urban areas the slow sand filter simply occupies too much space. Therefore, rapid sand filtration has been developed and has become...Read More
Soil water content
Water is held in soil in the pores between the soil particles, therefore the maximum amount of water that a specific soil...Read More
Using soil moisture sensors for irrigation management
There are two main types of soil sensors used in agriculture to measure the availability of water to plants. Sensors that...Read More
Irrigation and fertilization of apple orchards
IRRIGATION OF APPLES Irrigation of apples should be managed according to growth stages. The main growth stages are: Budbreak-flowering Beginning of rapid...Read More
Unit conversions tables
Nutrient form conversions Nutrient concentration units Fertilizer rates units From To Multiply by kg/ha (kilograms per hectare) lb/ac (pounds...Read More
Electrical conductivity of water and soil
The electrical conductivity of an aqueous solution is its ability to conduct an electrical current. The electrical conductivity is an important parameter...Read More
Fertigation
Fertigation is the application of fertilizers through the irrigation water. It can be applied in almost any irrigated crop, in both open...Read More