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  1. Irrigation - Wikipedia

    Irrigation is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns. Irrigation has been a key aspect of agriculture for over 5,000 years and has been …

  2. Irrigation | Definition, History, Systems, & Facts | Britannica

    Some land requires irrigation before it is possible to use it for any agricultural production. In other places, irrigation is primarily a means to supplement rainfall and serves to increase production. Some land, …

  3. Irrigation Association Home Page

    Irrigation Today and Irrigation & Lighting magazines keep you up to date on the latest trends, technologies and issues in both the agriculture and landscape irrigation industries. The irrigation …

  4. Homeowner’s Guide To Irrigation Systems - The Family Handyman

    Sep 26, 2025 · At least eight types of irrigation systems exist, but some are only for large-scale farming operations. The ones of most interest to homeowners and small-scale gardeners include: Surface …

  5. Irrigation & Water Use | Economic Research Service - USDA ERS

    Jan 27, 2026 · Irrigated agriculture relies on both surface water and groundwater to support crop production. According to the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey, about 45 percent of all …

  6. Irrigation - National Geographic Society

    Dec 9, 2024 · Letting water drop onto plants through holes in pipes, known as drip irrigation, is considered one of the most efficient methods of irrigation. Drip irrigation focuses the water onto the …

  7. How Irrigation Works - HowStuffWorks

    ­Irrigation helps take care of one of these needs by providing water. While the basic concept of irrigation is a simple one, there are many fascinating and remarkable systems in use today.

  8. Irrigation Methods: A Quick Look | U.S. Geological Survey

    Jun 11, 2018 · Irrigation is the controlled application of water for agricultural purposes through manmade systems to supply water requirements not satisfied by rainfall. Crop irrigation is vital throughout the …

  9. IRRIGATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of IRRIGATION is the watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth.

  10. 7 Best Types of Garden Irrigation: Compare and Contrast

    Jul 30, 2024 · Garden irrigation has many nuances, but this comparison guide can save you a lot of time, money, and headaches. Whether you’re prone to overwatering or underwatering, finding the …