44.5.1. Purpose

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define irrigation scheduling.

   Hint

   Think about how farmers decide when to water their crops.

2. 2.

   What does WUE stand for?

   Hint

   It relates crop yield to water usage.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of irrigation scheduling?

   • Optimize water usage
   • Increase soil fertility
   • Decrease crop yield

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between irrigation and water resources.

4. 4.

   True or False: Higher Water Use Efficiency means that less water is used for the same crop yield.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the efficiency aspect of using water.

5. 5.

   Develop an irrigation schedule for a region with varying rainfall patterns, detailing how you would assess water requirements for crops.

   Hint

   Consider both crop needs and historical weather data.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case where irrigation scheduling was not observed, leading to crop failure. What lessons can be drawn?

   Hint

   Focus on both financial outcomes and sustainability.