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  1. Irrigation - Wikipedia

    Irrigation of agricultural fields in Andalusia, Spain. Irrigation canal on the left. Irrigation is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns. …

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

    Feb 11, 2026 · 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 …

  3. 7 Best Types of Garden Irrigation: Compare and Contrast

    Jul 30, 2024 · Garden irrigation has many nuances, but this comparison guide can save you a lot of time, money, and headaches. Whether you’re prone to overwatering or underwatering, finding the …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. IRRIGATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of IRRIGATION is the watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth.

  8. Irrigation 101 - Watering Your Garden - Garden Design

    When planning your yard or garden areas, think ahead about how much water individual plants need and group plants together that are similar. This will make watering easier to manage (and save …

  9. 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 …

  10. Irrigation - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Irrigation is defined as the process of applying water to soil to meet the water needs of growing plants, utilizing methods such as surface, sprinkler, and microirrigation to enhance crop production. How …