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  1. Irrigation - Wikipedia

    Irrigation is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns. Irrigation has been a key aspect of agriculture for over 5,000 years and has been …

  2. Irrigation | Definition, History, Systems, & Facts | Britannica

    Some land requires irrigation before it is possible to use it for any agricultural production. In other places, irrigation is primarily a means to supplement rainfall and serves to increase production. Some land, …

  3. Irrigation - National Geographic Society

    Dec 9, 2024 · To irrigate is to water crops by bringing in water from pipes, canals, sprinklers, or other man-made means, rather than relying on rainfall alone. Places that have sparse or seasonal rainfall …

  4. How Irrigation Works - HowStuffWorks

    ­Irrigation helps take care of one of these needs by providing water. While the basic concept of irrigation is a simple one, there are many fascinating and remarkable systems in use today.

  5. Irrigation Association Home Page

    Irrigation Today and Irrigation & Lighting magazines keep you up to date on the latest trends, technologies and issues in both the agriculture and landscape irrigation industries. The irrigation …

  6. Irrigation Methods: A Quick Look | U.S. Geological Survey

    Jun 11, 2018 · Irrigation is the controlled application of water for agricultural purposes through manmade systems to supply water requirements not satisfied by rainfall. Crop irrigation is vital throughout the …

  7. What is an Irrigation System? Types, Design, and Innovations ...

    Irrigation water can come from groundwater, springs or wells, surface water, rivers, lakes, or reservoirs, or even other sources, such as treated wastewater or desalinated water. It is critical that farmers …