MODERN METHODS OF

IRRIGATION

BY :Abhishek Jindal

SPRINKLER SYSTEM

In sprinkler irrigation, water is piped to one

or more central locations within the field and
distributed by overhead high-pressure
sprinklers or guns. A system utilizing
sprinklers, sprays, or guns mounted overhead
on permanently installed risers is often
referred to as a solid-set irrigation system.

DRIP IRRIGATION

Drip irrigation, also known as trickle

irrigation, functions as its name suggests. In
this system water falls drop by drop just at
the position of roots. Water is delivered at or
near the root zone of plants, drop by drop.
This method can be the most water-efficient
method of irrigation

ANCIENT METHODS OF
IRRIGATION

FURROW IRRIGATION

Furrow irrigation method is resorted to

where crops are one grown in rows. Along the
side of rows of crops, Dolis formed, and in
between two such Dols, a furrow is formed
in which water flows for irrigation. The
quantity of flow of water depends on
demand of water by plants and the rate of
infiltration.

BASIN IRRIGATION

This irrigation method is more suited for

horticulture development. In this method, a
raised platform called Thanvla is formed
around trees or bushes and they are
connected with each other through drains
and the water reaches from one tree to the
other. This method is not suitable for crops.

ANCIENT METHODS OF
HARVESTING

HARVESTING OF CROPS USING

SICKLE

A sickle is a hand-held agricultural tool with

a variously curved blade typically used for
harvesting grain crops or cutting succulent
forage chiefly for feeding livestock (either
freshly cut or dried as hay).

MODERN METHODS OF
HARVESTING USING MACHINES
LIKE COMBINE

COMBINE

The combine harvester, or simply combine, is

a machine that harvests grain crops. The
name derives from its combining three
separate operations comprising harvesting
reaping, threshing, and winnowinginto a
single process

ANCIENT METHODS OF
STORAGE

GRAINERIES

A granary is a storehouse or room in a barn

for threshed grain or animal feed. Ancient or
primitive granaries are most often made out
of pottery. Granaries are often built above
the ground to keep the stored food away
from mice and other animals.

MORDERN METHODS OF
STORAGE OF GRAINS

SILOS

A silo is a structure for storing bulk

materials. Silos are used in agriculture to
store grain or fermented feed known as
silage. Silos are more commonly used for
bulk storage of grain, coal, cement, carbon
black, woodchips, food products and
sawdust. Three types of silos are in
widespread use today: tower silos, bunker
silos, and bag silos.