Welcome to Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering Irrigation Research Group
Irrigation Scheduling
- Process of maintaining an optimum water balance in the soil profile for crop growth and production
- Irrigation decisions are based on an accounting method on the water content in the soil
Why use irrigation scheduling?
- Prevent stress – health of plant; yield loss; appearance
- Maximize water use efficiency – beneficial use of resource
- Minimize leaching of nitrates or pesticides
