37.16. Modern Techniques to Reduce Water Requirement

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is sensor-based irrigation?

   Hint

   Think about how technology can improve water management.

2. 2.

   What is one benefit of laser land leveling?

   Hint

   Consider how land shape affects water flow.

3. 3.

   What is the benefit of using sensor-based irrigation?

   • It standardizes watering
   • It ensures watering at all times
   • It optimizes watering as per soil needs

   Hint

   Think about how sensors provide information.

4. 4.

   True or False: Laser land leveling can reduce water runoff.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how water moves on uneven surfaces.

5. 5.

   Calculate the potential water savings for a farm using sensor-based irrigation compared to traditional methods. Assume the traditional method uses 1000 liters per crop cycle and sensor-based uses only 600.

   Hint

   Think about the difference in quantities.

6. 6.

   Discuss how implementing laser land leveling could impact crop yields in comparison to farming on non-leveled land. Provide specific metrics.

   Hint

   Consider how crop health is influenced by water availability.