Explain, how efficiency of irrigation can be increased?

Dear student,

Modern methods of irrigation like drip irrigation and sprinkler system can be used to increase the efficiency of irrigation system.
There are several irrigation methods available for several types of land areas and crops.  There are several advantages of drip irrigation system and sprinkler system but the most important one is that it saves water which is the prior necessity now a day.

Advantages of drip Irrigation and sprinkler system

• It saves water by allowing it to drip slowly direct to the roots of the plants.
• Fertilizer and nutrient loss can be minimized.
• Recycled water can be safely used.
• Soil erosion can be minimized.
• Water distribution is highly uniform.
• Labour cost is less.
• Apart from roots other parts of the plant remain dry which reduces risk of diseases.