crop irrigation Articles
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Stochastic order-based optimal design of a surface reservoir–irrigation district system
This paper explores the effects of streamflow uncertainty and the type of stochastic order, which is used for comparing stochastic variables, on optimal design of a reservoir multi-crop irrigation district system. Four nonlinear mathematical programs with an economic objective function including deterministic, stochastic-EXP with expected value order, stochastic-SD with stochastic dominance ...
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New Caledonia Irrigation System Stage 1 - Case Study
Project Details Construction Date September 2014 Location New Caledonia Categories: Pump System, Pipeline, Irrigation System Project Description Supply and install RM Irrigation low pressure irrigation system used for the irrigation of various vegetable crops. IRRIGATION PRODUCTS RM Irrigation hard hose travelling irrigator RM Irrigation Falcon low pressure boom. ...
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Effects of changes in climatic variables on maize crop water requirements in Huang–Huai–Hai watersheds, China
The study of crop water requirements (CWR) under climate change is critical for reasonable crop irrigation. In the present study, the effects of changes in climatic variables from 1961 to 2010 on maize CWR in Huang–Huai–Hai (HHH) watersheds in China were investigated. Five daily climatic factors including maximum temperature (Tmax), minimum temperature (Tmin), wind speed (u2), ...
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Prediction of daily crop reference evapotranspiration (ET0) values through a least-squares support vector machine model
Real-time prediction of daily reference crop evapotranspiration (ET0) is the basis for estimating crop evapotranspiration and for computing crop irrigation requirements. In recent years, least-squares support vector machines (LSSVMs) have been applied for forecasting in many fields of engineering. In this paper, LSSVMs are applied to forecast ET0 using public weather forecasting data (minimum and ...
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Reuse: Agriculture
Agronomic and water quality considerations Water use for agricultural irrigation is the largest component of water use in most countries and is more than 70% of human water use in drier countries. Use of recycled water for irrigation requires consideration of soil types, groundwater levels, soil and water chemistry, nutrient loads, limits on chemicals, the salt tolerance of crops, the ...
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New Caledonia Irrigation System Stage 2 - Case Study
Project Details Construction Date May 2015 Location New Caledonia Categories: Pump System, Pipeline, Irrigation System Project Description Supply and install two Reinke Centre Pivot irrigation systems used for the irrigation of various vegetable crops. IRRIGATION PRODUCTS High performance mobile diesel pump set capable of supplying water to both pivots simultaneously ...
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Microbial quality and suitability of roof-harvested rainwater in rural villages for crop irrigation and domestic use
The study aimed at assessing the microbiological quality and suitability of roof-harvested rainwater (RHRW) for crop irrigation and domestic use. In total, 80 rainwater tanks (246 samples) across three rural villages (Ga-Molepane, Jericho and Luthngele) were visited. Culture-based techniques were used to isolate bacterial microbes and identities were confirmed using matrix-assisted laser ...
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Estimating water use efficiencies for water management reform in Southern Alberta irrigated agriculture
Water use technical efficiency (WUTE) and three definitions of water use economic efficiency (WUEE) were estimated for the four river sub-basins that encompass the 13 irrigation districts in Southern Alberta over a 5-year period: 2004–08. The average level of WUTE varied from 3.5 to 6.2 Mt dam−3. The gross economic value of crop production varied from Canadian (C)$345 to ...
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A probabilistic QMRA of
Salmonella in direct agricultural reuse of treated municipal wastewaterDeveloping reliable quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) procedures aids in setting recommendations on reuse applications of treated wastewater. In this study, a probabilistic QMRA to determine the risk of Salmonella infections resulting from the consumption of edible crops irrigated with treated wastewater was conducted. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to ...
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Xylem helps Italian Winery toast success
A case study on the Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine Winery, Verona Italian wine is enjoyed by many all over the world. However, to grow the best grapes, develop the best flavour and ensure success on a global scale, a seamless production process needs to be in place behind the scenes. The family-run Pasqua Winery in Verona, Northern Italy, has been making wine for over 90 years. When it needed to ...
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The Effect of Wastewater Irrigation on Perennial Energy Crops
Using treated wastewater to irrigate energy crops is a favourable alternative for traditional irrigation, especially on marginal lands or in seasons when water is scarce. Although irrigating crops with reused wastewater (even when used to irrigate non-food crop) not always have social acceptance, considering the amount of wastewater daily available, and its high nutrient loads, it is a ...
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Massive freshwater gains from producing food at sea
Water scarcity may be the most limiting factor to increasing world food production. Irrigation water is already overdrawn beyond sustainable levels and to increase reliance on rainfed agriculture is risky, even more so with climate change. However, to promote deliberate food production at sea, both fished and farmed, and both plant and animal, requires no freshwater or land. The thousands of ...
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Water Quality, Soil and Managing Irrigation of Crops
The book entitled Water Quality, Soil and Managing Irrigation of Crops comprises three sections, specifically: Reuse Water Quality, Soil and Pollution which comprises five technical chapters, Managing Irrigation of Crops with four, and Examples of Irrigation Systems three technical chapters, all presented by the respective authors in their own fields of expertise. This text should be of interest ...
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Cost Effective Irrigation with Centre Pivot Irrigation Systems
There are certain factors that should be taken into consideration when choosing the best irrigation system for your specific requirements. Some of these factors include the type of crop you are watering, the size of the land which requires irrigation, where your water is coming from and how much labour the system requires to operate. Dragline irrigation or movable pipe systems require far more ...
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Estimation of norovirus and
Ascaris infection risks to urban farmers in developing countries using wastewater for crop irrigationA quantitative microbial risk analysis—Monte Carlo method was used to estimate norovirus and Ascaris infection risks to urban farmers in developing countries watering their crops with wastewater. For a tolerable additional disease burden of≤10−4 DALY loss per person per year (pppy), equivalent to 1 percent of the diarrhoeal disease burden in developing countries, a norovirus reduction of 1–2 log ...
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Greenhouse Tomatoes - Organic farms use smart data for optimum yield - Case Study
A greenhouse organic tomato and cucumber grower saved his crop during extreme drought with Sensoterra sensors, and improved yield with soil moisture data. With extreme droughts occuring more frequently, Danny Monté, Forecast and Quality Administration and Quality Control Manager at AC Hartman BV, relies on Sensoterra soil moisture sensors to support irrigation decisions for greenhouse ...
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Irrigation Systems 101: What you need to know
In the perfect scenario everyone could rely on rainwater for their farming practices, but this is not always the case. This is why employing the right choice from the different irrigation systems available is crucial for agricultural success. Irrigation systems are basically an artificial way to provide water to fertile soil for agricultural purposes. Crop irrigation is necessary to overcome ...
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Development and comparison of four methods for the extraction of antibiotics from a vegetative matrix
Studies have shown the potential for antibiotic uptake into food crops from irrigation water and soils containing pharmaceuticals. The objective of this study was to develop and compare methods quantifying uptake of antibiotics in food crops. Four methods were evaluated utilizing freeze and thaw cell lysing (FT), mechanical maceration (MAC), tissue sonication (SON), and microwave assisted ...
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The effect of rigid scheduling on productivity and water-use of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) grown under small-scale irrigation
This paper evaluates the results of a study highlighting the effect of rigid scheduling on crop water use and soil water extraction patterns, crop coefficients, crop response functions and water-use efficiency (WUE). The cumulative Penman potential evapotranspiration (Etp) at the end of the season reached around 400 mm and the total depth of water applied between planting and harvest through ...
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Summer Irrigation Makes the Crop
Summer Irrigation Makes the Crop Summertime. At this point in the growing season, fruit for tree and vine crops has long been set. Now, the challenge is to bring as much of this yield potential to harvest, and at the desired quality. Irrigation management is crucial to achieve this goal. For most crops, irrigation should provide readily available soil moisture continuously so that fruit and ...
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