Importance of Irrigation

The importance of Irrigation is as follows:

1. Agriculture suffers from insufficient and unpredictable rainfall. Low rainfall results in droughts and famines.
2. In comparison to unirrigated land, irrigated land has better productivity.
3. Multiple cropping is not viable in India because most locations have their own rainy season. The climate, on the other hand, favors cultivation all year.
4. Irrigation has aided in the cultivation of the majority of the fallow land.
5. Irrigation has helped to stabilize output and yield levels.
6. Irrigation increases water supply availability, which increases crop yield.

Irrigation should be done ideally, over-irrigation negatively affects the crop and also impact the crop productivity and damage the crop. Overflow of water in crops causes waterlogging in the field which causes an increase in the salt concentration, and the growth of roots upward. So for better results, irrigation should be done under ideal conditions.

Irrigation: Irrigation is the artificial and controlled application of water to soil, plants, or agricultural fields in order to meet their water needs. It ensures optimal moisture levels for plant growth, increases crop yield and sustains agricultural activities in regions with inadequate or unpredictable rainfall. India has the world’s largest irrigated land, with around 85 percent of total irrigation potential currently developed.