Irrigation Fundamental

This book is a very comprehensive text on the principals and practices of irrigated agriculture. Written over a period of more than 10 years, it is based on the authors' extensive experience in farming, consulting, research, teaching, and other related agricultural activities. Various factors that influence crop yield and production including climate, fertility, water, drainage, and agronomic practices are addressed. The various irrigation methods such as border, basin, contour, furrow, sub, sprinkle, and drip or trickle are described; and conditions are given for selection of the appropriate method to use.