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Sprinkler

A pressurised system where water is distributed through pipes to the field and applied through a variety of outlet sprinkler heads or nozzles. Pressure is used to spread water droplets above the crop canopy to simulate a rainfall with potentially ideal intensities and durations for crop needs.

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