A pump unit driven by the tractor's PTO shaft that takes water from the source and provides pressure to feed into the pipe system. The pump must provide water flow at sufficient pressure so that the water is applied at a rate and volume corresponding to the rate of penetration of water into the ground.Sprinkler irrigation is suitable for most cereals, vegetables, fruit and berry crops, wood crops, etc. However, large sprinklers are not recommended for irrigation of tender crops such as lettuce, because large drops of water created by sprinklers can damage the crop.
- water can be sprayed both under the canopy and in greenhouses.saving water relative to flooding irrigation;
- adapts well to areas of complex configuration, terrain slopes;
- suitable for all soil types except heavy clay;
- more uniform distribution of water relative to flooding irrigation;
- possibility of applying soluble fertilizers;
- limits soil disturbance, reduces the risk of soil erosion;
- providing additional protection of plants from freezing at low temperatures;
- simplicity and mobility of the design;
- possibility of dismantling at the end of watering;
- phased commissioning due to limited funding for the construction of the system;
- do not require highly qualified service personnel;
- multi-purpose use (fertilization, pumping of liquids);
- the possibility of early irrigation;
- reduced capital costs (portable systems);
- a large selection of water outlets and nozzles facilitates the selection of the water supply rate to the rate of water absorption by the ground;
- a favorable microclimate that promotes plant growth (the optimal level of humidity in the air and soil contributes to high yields);
- high mobility when moving irrigation equipment from one field to another;
- long service life.
