By Crop
Open Field Cereals
Sprinkler and surface irrigation strategies for maize, wheat and other cereal crops on larger fields.
Irrigation for larger field crops
Open-field cereals often use sprinklers or surface systems; good design focuses on even coverage, runoff control and efficient scheduling.
Coverage & spacing
- Choose sprinkler layout to match desired application depth and avoid overlap gaps
- Group fields into workable zones to fit pump capacity and run times
- Plan for access lanes and drainage to reduce runoff
Operational tips
- Run irrigation during lower evapotranspiration hours for efficiency
- Monitor soil moisture across representative points in the field
- Maintain sprinklers and check uniformity periodically
Run times
Set run times to apply the target depth without causing runoff—shorter, more frequent runs often work well on lighter soils.
Pump sizing
Match pump capacity to the maximum simultaneous sprinkler demand in a zone to avoid pressure loss or reduced coverage.
Drainage
Design drainage paths to avoid waterlogging and to recover runoff where feasible.
1.
Plan zones
2.
Select sprinklers
3.
Size pump
4.
Test uniformity
Design a sprinkler plan for your field
We prepare zone plans and BOQs to ensure even coverage and efficient water use across large fields.
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