https://irrigat.com.br Irrigated agriculture has been growing every year in Brazil, mainly due to farmers' concerns about the increase in dry periods, which cause damage to crops. Therefore, the search for irrigation methods is increasing, to avoid total dependence on natural rainfall. Learn about the main irrigation methods In Brazil, there are four most commonly used irrigation methods for crops: sprinkler, localized, subirrigation, and surface. They meet the most diverse terrain conditions and types of crops. 👉Sprinkler irrigation Sprinkler irrigation is one of the most widely used types in Brazilian agriculture. In this technique, water is distributed by sprinklers. Under high pressure, the liquid is transformed into droplets. Due to the pressure of the water jets, this method is known for simulating natural rainfall. For this type of irrigation, the main systems used are: reel irrigation, central pivot, and conventional sprinkler. Therefore, it is widely used in delicate crops, such as fruit growing, but it adapts well to all types of crops and topography. Another advantage of this system is the uniformity of water, as the entire crop is irrigated equally. In addition, this is considered a sustainable irrigation method. 👉 Localized irrigation Another irrigation method is localized. In this mode, the plant's root system is irrigated by a piped network that distributes the water directly to the root or to a nearby location. The two main systems are drip and micro-sprinkler. Localized irrigation requires a lot of pipes, so it cannot be moved around the crop. Another disadvantage is that, due to the pipes, the movement of people, machines and animals on the land, damages the equipment. 👉 Surface irrigation The surface irrigation method works through gravity and is one of the oldest used by humanity. In it, water is applied to the surface of the soil that will be irrigated. The main systems of this model are furrows, strips and flooding. The surface irrigation method depends on the topographical conditions of the terrain, as the soil must be completely flat or have slight slopes. In addition, there is a large loss of water through percolation. 👉Subirrigation Subirrigation is another option available to farmers. In this method, irrigation occurs below the plant's root system. It can be used by raising the water table or by underground dripping. Unlike other methods, subirrigation is not yet widely used by Brazilian farmers. One of the reasons may be the high cost of implementation and the need for the soil to be above a water table for irrigation to take place. On the other hand, this method allows good adaptability in terrains with low water retention, reduces the chances of soil erosion and has high water savings. 👉Learn more about IRRIGAT Now that you know a little about each irrigation method, learn more about IRRIGAT's sprinkler irrigation and fertigation systems. They can be used by small and medium-sized farmers, and are adaptable to a wide range of crops. Our equipment adapts to a variety of topographic conditions, eliminating the need for construction work and adaptations to the land. If you want an efficient sprinkler irrigation system with excellent cost-benefit, visit our website and learn more about our equipment. ACCESS THE [FREE E-BOOK] NOW: Learn how to avoid loss of production and low productivity! ⤵ https://materiais.irrigat.com.br/como... We deliver throughout Brazil. ✔ Want to read more about irrigation: ⤵ https://www.irrigat.com.br/blog Visit our website: ⤵ https://www.irrigat.com.br