Irrigation is the artificial application of water to crops, essential for agriculture in areas with insufficient rainfall. This center pivot system represents modern precision irrigation, rotating around a central point to water large circular fields efficiently with minimal water waste.
💧 Key Concepts
70% of world's freshwater used for irrigation
Center pivots can water 130-acre circles
Precision irrigation reduces water waste
Critical for food security in arid regions
Water Management Fact!
A single center pivot irrigation system can use GPS and sensors to apply exact amounts of water and fertilizer to different zones within the same field!
🎯 Learning Objectives
Understanding irrigation principles and the importance of efficient water management for sustainable crop production.