{"id":3815,"date":"2023-01-09T10:28:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3815"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:28:37","slug":"s-1-f-irrigation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-1-f-irrigation\/","title":{"rendered":"s-1.f Irrigation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Irrigation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ESTHzC6jGOM?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>key idea :-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-eb327c5731623f09c23c063293c4ecd0\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Definition of Irrigation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>The artificial application of water to soil to assist in the growing of crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-93-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16887\" style=\"width:440px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-93-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-93-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-93-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-93-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-93-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-93-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c87fcf58d653f9fdefef185b4ebd05d6\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Importance of Irrigation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Provides water to crops in areas with insufficient rainfall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures consistent crop growth and maximizes yield.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps in cooling the soil and atmosphere, thus improving the microclimate for crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-94-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16888\" style=\"width:420px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-94-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-94-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-94-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-94-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-94-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-94-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2511a8a5139a92717b0a25dfd5f36938\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Types of Irrigation Methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3551476d1e4453f48b0eafe0d0a9aa6f\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Surface Irrigation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water is distributed over the soil surface by gravity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methods include flooding, furrow, and basin irrigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commonly used for rice, wheat, and other cereals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-95-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16889\" style=\"width:405px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-95-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-95-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-95-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-95-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-95-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-95-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa3076a2c88fdd6b98d5c65df081faa9\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Subsurface Irrigation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water is applied below the soil surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efficient for water use but requires more complex systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for high-value crops like vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-96-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16890\" style=\"width:420px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-96-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-96-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-96-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-96-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-96-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-96-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-929a1e2497110c1141cc0604a48dfed0\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Sprinkler Irrigation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water is sprayed through sprinklers, mimicking natural rainfall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Useful for uneven terrains and areas with water scarcity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common for lawns, gardens, and field crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-97-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16891\" style=\"width:420px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-97-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-97-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-97-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-97-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-97-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-97-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6beb7615b1a199c048de26404aff722e\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Drip Irrigation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water is delivered directly to the root zone through a network of pipes and emitters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly efficient and conserves water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for orchards, vineyards, and row crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-98-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16894\" style=\"width:430px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-98-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-98-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-98-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-98-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-98-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-98-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f531584311b9fff01e4d4dcc40dc080\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Localized Irrigation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Targeted water application near the plant roots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes techniques like drip and trickle irrigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-99-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16895\" style=\"width:365px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-99-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-99-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-99-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-99-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-99-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-99-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-4e51551f56f63289094b75975b0fab9b\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Components of an Irrigation System:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Water Source:<\/strong> Rivers, lakes, wells, or reservoirs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-100-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16896\" style=\"width:345px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-100-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-100-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-100-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-100-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-100-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-100-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Conveyance System:<\/strong> Canals, pipes, or ditches to transport water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165628.268-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16897\" style=\"width:355px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165628.268-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165628.268-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165628.268-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165628.268-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165628.268-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165628.268-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Distribution System:<\/strong> Devices like sprinklers, emitters, or furrows to distribute water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165827.157-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16898\" style=\"width:390px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165827.157-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165827.157-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165827.157-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165827.157-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165827.157-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T165827.157-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Control Structures:<\/strong> Gates, valves, and pumps to regulate water flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170011.050-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16899\" style=\"width:375px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170011.050-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170011.050-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170011.050-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170011.050-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170011.050-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170011.050-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ea8d5feb3ce9c036cd0d2720fa1524c1\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Scheduling Irrigation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Determining the frequency and amount of water to be applied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based on crop type, soil moisture levels, and climatic conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps in optimizing water use and improving crop health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170152.634-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16900\" style=\"width:445px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170152.634-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170152.634-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170152.634-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170152.634-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170152.634-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170152.634-1568x1254.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b97098e32b2b54cf2650e32c88ed36fa\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Benefits of Irrigation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Enhances crop growth and yields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows multiple cropping in a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mitigates the effects of drought and uneven rainfall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170501.880-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16902\" style=\"width:465px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170501.880-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170501.880-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170501.880-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170501.880-1536x1229.png 1536w, 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has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-30c3d5da2be4f7a4f25637c1b33ae591\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Sustainable Irrigation Practices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Using water-saving technologies like drip and sprinkler systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing rainwater harvesting and storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular maintenance of irrigation systems to prevent leaks and inefficiencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170342.514-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16901\" style=\"width:428px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iz-2024-07-26T170342.514-1024x819.png 1024w, 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