Pivot Irrigation: Grow Healthy Crops While Conserving Water

 You've probably noticed the green and brown circles, as well as half-circles, on the ground below if you've ever flown across the These aren't extraterrestrial landing sites, believe it or not! When a farmer uses pivot irrigation to water his crops, those rings form. Simply said, this form of crop watering system is similar to running a garden hose from a central water source across an area of land.

The hose, on the other hand, is constructed of a robust material like aluminum or copper and is supported by towers above the growing plants. The towers are set on wheels that move the hose over the field, and the steel hose can be several inches in diameter. Each set of wheels has its own engine, allowing the tower to move at its own pace. This is because, in order to provide regular, constant irrigation, the wheels at the far end of the field must travel a greater distance - and at a faster speed - than the wheels nearest to the water source.

Fans of both electric and hydraulic (sometimes known as "hydrostatic") irrigation can be found. Electric pivots are powered by electricity that is turned on just when the towers need to be moved. The power is turned off at other times. Hydraulic pivots use the same water that is used to irrigate the farmer's crops. The hydraulic power is always "on," as opposed to the electric pivot, which needs to be turned on and off.

Because there is no continual tension of beginning and stopping, supporters of the hydrostatic pivot claim that wear on these irrigation devices is reduced. Continuous motion is said to be much easier on the equipment, resulting in lower repair and maintenance expenses. Another advantage, according to hydraulic pivot supporters, is that irrigation is more uniform. Plants might receive more water on a regular basis

A pivot system has two significant advantages. The first is that plants are given water on a constant and regular manner. If you imagine watering a garden, wouldn't it be better if you watered it every few days rather than every two or three weeks? The same may be said for large-scale agriculture. On average, pivot irrigation allows plants to receive water every three days. This allows the water to sink into the soil, encouraging deep root growth and, in turn, healthy plant growth.

The second advantage of a central pivot is that it reduces water loss due to evaporation and floating in the breeze.