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Irrigation
Terms related to the science of artificial application of water to the land or soil.
Industry: Agriculture
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Irrigation
Sprinkler
Agriculture; Irrigation
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 ...
Solenoid valve
Agriculture; Irrigation
An automatic valve operating under low voltage (24V AC) which may be remotely located in the landscape and controlled via a signal cable from the central controller (timer).
Spray
Agriculture; Irrigation
An irrigation method that falls into the trickle category, characterised by the application of water to the soil surface as a small spray or mist. Discharge rates are generally less than 30 gal/hr.
Soil water content (SWC)
Agriculture; Irrigation
The volume of water present in a unit volume of soil.
Canal lock
Agriculture; Irrigation
A chamber with gates on both ends connecting two sections of a canal or other waterway, to raise or lower the water level in each section.
Irrigation canal
Agriculture; Irrigation
A permanent irrigation conduit constructed to convey water from the source of supply to one or more farms.
Saal an der Donau
Agriculture; Farm machinery & equipment
Saal an der Donau est une commune de Bavière (Allemagne), située dans l'arrondissement de Kelheim, dans le district de Basse-Bavière.
