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Centre-Pivot Irrigation

While flood irrigation has been around for millennia, it's far from the only way to irrigate modern fields. In 2015, a U.S. geological survey found that more than half of all U.S. irrigated fields were watered using sprinkler irrigation. This method, also known as center pivot irrigation, involves large mechanical systems of pumps, pipes, and sprinklers to spray water down on crops like rainfall. You'll often see these large, metal structures rolling over fields and pouring down water in the early morning when the wind is least likely to disrupt the spray and evaporation is at its lowest. This is a more expensive solution than simply digging trenches, both in the investment of large machinery and the upkeep of individual valves and pumps. While less water is wasted than through flood irrigation, sprinkler irrigation is still subject to water being pushed off-course by winds or being lost via mist or fog. Around 30% of the water used in sprinkler irrigation is likely to be lost to these factors. Here, system uniformity is critical to maintain, as even a few small leaks will affect the entire system. Quickly locating and replacing faulty or broken nozzles and pumps will keep your irrigation system water-efficient and working correctly.


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