Category: Furrows
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Irrigation Water Management: Irrigation Methods – Furrow Irrigation
CHAPTER 3. FURROW IRRIGATION Furrows are small, parallel channels, made to carry water in order to irrigate the crop. The crop is usually grown on the ridges between the furrows (Figures 23 and 24). 3.1.1 Suitable crops Furrow irrigation is suitable for many crops, especially row crops. Crops that would be damaged if water covered…