Farmer's Irrigation Guide (Classic Reprint) Hardcover – August 24, 2018

Efficient irrigation starts with your soil and your water.This guide helps farmers and hobbyists plan, measure, and manage water to grow healthy crops.From understanding soil layers to choosing the right irrigation method, you’ll learn practical steps that fit real field conditions. It covers how to evaluate subsoil, select a system, and use tools to monitor moisture and plant needs. The book also explains building up soil fertility with crops and cover crops, and how to adapt irrigation to different soils, slopes, and crops.Assess soil moisture and structure with simple probes and field checks.Choose among corrugation, border, and ridge systems based on field conditions.Manage water to prevent waste and protect soil, topsoil, and plant nutrients.Build soil health through green manures, crop rotation, and careful fertilization.Ideal for readers who want clear, hands-on guidance for irrigation, soil health, and crop management in arid and semi-arid settings. Read more