The prospects of using precision irrigation

The purpose of the presented work was to develop technical means for precision irrigation of agricultural crops, to assess the prospects of the technology. The article discusses the possibilities of upgrading a wide-reach sprinkler machine. A variant with block control of sprinklers according to the accelerated scheme and direct control of the sprinkler through an individual solenoid valve was studied. The characteristics of the machines are considered. In particular, the change in the precipitation layer depending on the irrigation regime. An assessment of the Christiansen irrigation efficiency coefficient is given for various irrigation regimes. Conclusions are drawn about the effectiveness and expediency of using precision irrigation technology.