There are various methods of irrigation for different types of crops. These methods depend upon the water requirement of crops.
In general, methods of irrigation depend on the following criteria:
- Water supply available at the source
- Topography of the area
- Climate of the area
- Type and nature of soil
- Type of crops
- Local traditional skills
The various methods adopted for irrigation are:
- Surface Irrigation
- Sub-surface Irrigation
- Sprinkler Irrigation
- Drip Irrigation