Discuss the different types of irrigation and irrigation systems used in agriculture, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks

Different types of irrigation system with their advantages & disadvantages:

MERITS:

i) Irregular & cheapest

ii) Sourced nutrient, found, land fertility

iii) Reliable during drought

DEMERITS:

i) Only limited area coverage

ii) Ground water level falls

iii) Sitting issue

Types: - Inundation canal, Perennial canal

MERITS:

i) Prioritized water supply

ii) Insured form production

iii) Bring in more land into agriculture

DEMERITS:

i) Overflow during rainy

ii) Flooding

iii) Suitable for plain area only

MERITS:

i) Naturally present

ii) Fishing can also be carried

iii) Low cost of constructor

DEMERITS:

i) Lifting of water is [illegible]

ii) Need power & lastly

MERITS:

i) Most efficient system of well irrigation

ii) Minimize fertigation & nutrient loss

DEMERITS:

i) Initial cost of setup is high

ii) Clogging issue

MERITS:

i) Suitable to all types of soil

ii) Increasing yield

iii) Water saving

DEMERITS:

i) Major initial cost

ii) Efficiency is related to poor

iii) Need for power supply

There are many other types of irrigation like traditional irrigation systems, & [illegible] irrigation systems, the choice of irrigation system must be based on type of soil, moisture, quality of water, frequency of irrigation required, etc.

However, water use efficiency is the main concern and schemes like [illegible] bund, [illegible], Dip more crop, are steps in right direction