There are many types of risks. Some are especially indicated for certain types of crops. Others are valid for all. Underground irrigation is quite versatile. But in order to obtain the maximum benefit from it, it is interesting to know what the advantages and disadvantages of underground irrigation are, a topic that we will address below.
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Advantages of underground irrigation
This type of irrigation is called underground localized irrigation (RLSb) because the application of water through them is not indiscriminate. The water is supplied to the places where it is needed. In other words, the part of the land that houses the plantation is irrigated.
This in itself already entails a great advantage: by not getting the entire soil wet, weeds are prevented from growing, the efficiency in water absorption and the supply of nutrients to the crop is increased. Evaporation losses are also reduced. In the case of undergrowth, if it were to grow, it is also easier to access it.
Another advantage of underground irrigation is that, like drip irrigation, it makes very efficient use of water. It provides it where and in the quantity that is needed. It cannot be forgotten that, being buried under the ground, the underground irrigation system is not an obstacle to traffic or to work on the crop itself.
The underground irrigation system or RLSb is easy to automate and program the system at variable levels, which is another of its great advantages. Thanks to it, it is also not necessary to level the ground.
Its use reduces losses due to percolation and runoff. Nutrients and fertilizers are supplied in a more uniform way, making better use of resources. The underground irrigation system contributes to increase the productivity of the crop. Lastly, it promotes energy saving.
Disadvantages of RLSb
Among the disadvantages of underground irrigation, we find the following:
- It hinders seed germination and seedling development due to lack of moisture on the soil surface.
- Installation and maintenance costs are higher than in other irrigation systems.
- It is more difficult to inspect the system as it is located below ground.
- For the above reason, it is also more complicated to maintain and repair the equipment.
- Emitters are more likely to become clogged by sediment accumulation, root intrusion or soil suction.
Balance between the advantages and disadvantages of underground irrigation
If we make a balance between the advantages and disadvantages of underground irrigation, we come to the conclusion that it is a good irrigation system, as long as its limitations are taken into account and one is prepared to work with them.
When comparing the advantages and disadvantages of underground irrigation, the former outweigh the latter.
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How to protect underground irrigation emitters from root intrusion?
Frequent watering ensures that the roots do not seek the emitter, since they have the humid zone around. If the watering is not frequent, the last place that will be humid is the emitter, and the roots will go directly to it.
For this reason, underground irrigation is advisable if you water regularly. There is no anti-root system on the market that can guarantee 100% its intrusion into the issuer.
I would like to know on average how much it costs
this system per hectare for alfalfa
please send information directly to my email
Good,
For an average price per hectare of alfalfa, we do not have an average value.
If you want a tailor-made budget, please contact us at the telephone number indicated on the page or by e-mail. info@mundoriego.es and we will help you in any way possible.
Sincerely,
The Mundoriego team.
Hello
And if you have a classique bargaterre tuyau 25 with a 50mm diameter mèche, with an interval of 20cm between the trous, is that what can you replace a souterraine irrigation tuyau de commerce?
Thank you
Commercial pipes for underground irrigation have integrated drippers, which also implement the anti-suction system (AS) to prevent the introduction of contaminants into the dripper.
Therefore, the pipe you are telling us cannot replace a commercial pipe designed for subsurface irrigation.
Sincerely, the Mundoriego team.