FACULTY OF PLANTATION AND AGROTECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AGROTECHNOLOGY ( HONS.)

AGRONOMY

AGR 558

AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION AND AUTOMATION

LAB 4: DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM

LECTURER’S NAME: MADAM SAMIHAH BINTI MUSTAFFHA

NAME NOOR SYAZWAN BIN NASIR

MATRIC NUMBER 2019508029

CLASS M3AT2224A

SUBMISSION DATE 6th January 2021

Lab 4: Drip Irrigation system

Introduction

Drip irrigation is also an irrigation pressure method that is best suitable for large -scale plants. Do
you need less than 1.0 kg/cm at a reasonably low pressure? Applying water at the root end
contributes to a wetting only for part of the field is able to conserve large quantities of water. It
deals in considerable measure with the problems of wind speed and evaporation. With minimal
harm to crop growth, salty water can be used safely. It not only contributes to substantial water
saves, improved yields but also greatly increases the product's consistency (appearance and juice
level).

Objective

After completing this lab, you will be able to

• outline the principle of drip irrigation; and
• explain the components of the system and its operation

Apparatus

YouTube video https://youtu.be/f_YpEhEN16g

Discussion

What are the factors that we have to consider when setting up an irrigation system?

1. Soil type.
2. Land topography.
3. Local weather patterns.
4. Type of crops grown.
5. Water quality
Question

1) Explain why soil, climate and crop factors are considered while designing irrigation
frequency.

For soils, sandy soils generally need regular use of high rate water to maintain the root region
moisture. Tighter clay soils can retain humidity longer than sandy soils, but can also need less
regular uses to avoid hurry. In regions with strong winds and arid areas with poor humidity,
sprinklers are less suitable for the atmosphere as water loses due to evaporation can be
exceptionally high. In all these cases, drip irrigation performs well for the crop. Drip and sprinkler
systems can entail high investment levels. For this reason, it’s better to reserve their use for high-
value crops like vegetables, small fruits and orchard crops rather than applying them to commodity
crops like wheat and soybeans.

2) "Shallow rooted crops will require more frequent irrigation than deep rooted crops"--
explain.

The depth of the root of a plant also affects the maximum water that can be retain ed in the root
region. If a crop's root system is short, small quantities of water are saved in the root region and
regular but small irrigation is required. More water may be soaked up with deep rooting seeds,
and more water less commonly added. Compared to fully grown plants young plants have shallow
roots. So the crop needs smaller and more regular applications of water immediately after planting
or sowing than if it is fully grown.