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What Is Center Pivot Irrigation?
In the center pivot irrigation technique, sprinklers are used to water crops while the machinery revolves around a pivot. When viewed from above, crops frequently have a circle pattern due to irrigation of a circular area centered on the pivot. The majority of center pivots were originally moved by water, but today the majority are propelled by electric motors.
Center Pivot Systems Description
Center pivot Irrigation system is a overhead Irrigation system. It is consist of various pipes along the length. The whole structure is a movable truss. It can run by wheels. The ground should be flat otherwise it can not work properly. Center pivot irrigation system is operates by electric motor.
Around the world, center pivot technology is used to grow a wide range of crops, including maize, sorghum, cotton, onions, wheat, coffee, fruits, and flowers.
Advantages
Compared to many other surface irrigation techniques, such as furrow irrigation, center-pivot irrigation requires less effort.
In comparison to ground irrigation methods that call for channel digging, it also requires less effort. Additionally, center-pivot irrigation can minimize soil tillage.
As a result, it aids in lowering soil erosion and water runoff that can happen with ground watering. Less tillage promotes the decomposition of organic matter and crop residue into the soil. It lessens soil compaction as well.
Disadvantages
Initial supply and installation cost is very high. Once installed, it can be minimized.
Maintenance cost also high. It required skilled technicians to repair.
It is difficult to transport from one place to other places.
A pivot system’s regular irrigation schedule produces damp, humid conditions that may favor the growth of fungi, particularly close to the tower that is closest to the pivot base.
Conclusion
The capacity of center-pivot irrigation systems to effectively utilise water and maximize a farm’s produce makes them advantageous. On vast land areas, the systems work quite well.