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QWater & irrigationI want to irrigate. Which system should I choose?
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In short: Drip suits row crops and smaller areas, centre pivot suits large fields; combine irrigation with soil conservation.
| System | When it is suitable | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Drip irrigation | Water straight to the roots; lowest losses; row crops and smaller areas | Brochure 1, section 7 |
| Centre pivot system | Even sprinkling of large fields; one system covers about 100–2000 decares (daa); remote control and fertilising through the water | Good practice 1 ("Agrozem-AV", Skalitsa) |
| Rainwater harvesting | Extra water source and redirecting runoff | Brochure 1, section 7 |
Combine irrigation with soil conservation — otherwise it only increases pressure on water resources. The investment can be funded under II.D.1.1 (section A).
Material: Good practice 1; Literature review, section 4.2.4.