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Irrigation
Terms related to the science of artificial application of water to the land or soil.
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Gravitational water
Agriculture; Irrigation
Water that moves into, through, or out of a soil under the influence of gravity forces. Gravitational water drains rapidly from the soil and is not considered to be available for plant use. ...
Hand move
Agriculture; Irrigation
Typically 30 to 40 foot sections of portable aluminium sprinkler pipe with a sprinkler in each section and that is moved manually. labour requirements are higher than for all other agricultural ...
Full cover
Agriculture; Irrigation
The point in the plant's growth stage where the canopy covers all available ground space and using all available sunlight. Usually refers to row crops.
Gated pipe
Agriculture; Irrigation
Portable pipe that is placed at the top of the field. It has small gates in the sides that are opened to allow water to flow into furrows.
Furrow irrigation
Agriculture; Irrigation
A method to apply water to row crops in small ditches or channels between the rows made by tillage implements.
Rill irrigation
Agriculture; Irrigation
A method to apply water to row crops in small ditches or channels between the rows made by tillage implements.
Head
Agriculture; Irrigation
Another term that irrigation designers use for pressure. See conversions.
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