**13. Irrigation system**

Irrigation is the technique of artificially delivering water to agricultural fields to produce crops. If the amount of water available to the plants from rainfall is insufficient, irrigation water is used to supplement it. To accomplish this goal, an irrigation system must be created, which includes the planning, design, building, operation, and maintenance of numerous irrigation works:


Each irrigation system has unique advantages and disadvantages depending on different factors such as:

1. Initial installment cost


7.Social preferences and structures

8.Historical experiences

Let us have a look at different types of irrigation and the methods used for irrigation. Surface Irrigation.

*Sprinkler Irrigation. Localized Irrigation. Drip Irrigation. Centre Pivot Irrigation. Sub Irrigation. Manual Irrigation.*

Irrigation may be used in a variety of ways to increase agricultural productivity. Irrigation systems are used in different ways depending on the soils, climates, crops, and resources available. Farmers use a variety of irrigation methods, including:
