ABSTRACT
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 58 5.2 Irrigation Efficiency ......................................................................................... 58 5.3 Uniformity Coefficients of Irrigation Systems ................................................ 59 5.4 Methodology .................................................................................................... 60 5.5 Results and Discussion .................................................................................... 61 5.6 Conclusions ...................................................................................................... 66 5.7 Summary .......................................................................................................... 67 Keywords .................................................................................................................. 68 References ................................................................................................................. 68
5.1 INTRODUCTION
The process of efficient irrigation water management includes determination and the control of rate, amount, timing and distribution of irrigation water so that the crop water requirements are met in a planned and effective manner. This not only depends on the correct technical and agricultural design but ultimately also on the standard of management and maintenance of the irrigation system.
