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 Advantages of Row Planting
1.)light absorption is maximized and, conversely,
the excessive shading effect of other plants is
minimized thus favoring more efficient
photosynthesis and improved crop yield;
2.) wind passage along the interrows is enhanced
which increases gas exchanges and prevents
excessive humidity;
(3) access through the interrows facilitates
cultivation, weeding, and other farm operations
including hauling;
(4) movement within the crop area is convenient
and allows close inspection of individual plants; and
(
5) visibility is enhanced.
 Row Planting Arrangement

planted crops are either arranged in

equidistant single rows or in multiple
rows. Planting in single rows is most
common in mono-cropping or sole
cropping, the growing of a single crop.
 Multiple Row Planting
 Multiple row planting is a system of growing
crops in blocks or strips of 2 or more rows.
 This planting arrangement is common in
multiple cropping in which two or more crops
are grown in the same piece of land.
 It is also employed in mono-cropping where an
alley wide enough to facilitate passage is
needed.
 Spatial Arrangement in
Intercropping
 is the systematic apportioning of the farm area or any growing
surface for crop production.
 In multiple cropping by intercropping, the intercrop can be
planted in any of the following ways:
 (1) within the rows of the main crop,
 (2) between the rows of the main crop, and
 (3) in replacement series Planting of the intercrop between two
adjacent hills within the same row of the main crop allows
interrow cultivation but the intercrop has limited exposure to
sunlight.
 Methods of Planting Crops in
the Farm
Direct seeding or direct sowing
 is a method of planting in which seeds are directly
planted on the ground in the farm or any growing surface
while transplanting makes use of pre-grown plants,
seedlings or vegetatively propagated clones.
Transplanting
 is also used to refer to the practice of replanting an
already established plant in one location and moving it
elsewhere.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM PLAN
AND DESIGN
Water required by crops is supplied by
nature in the form of precipitation,
but when it becomes scarce or its
distribution does not coincide with
demand peaks, it is then necessary to
supply it artificially, by irrigation.
 FUNCTIONS OF FARM
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
1. Diverting water from the water
source. 2. Conveying it to individual
fields within the farm.
3. Distributing it within each field.
4. Providing a means for measuring
and regulating flows.
 REASONS FOR AN IRRIGATION PLAN

 A project plan enables the designer to lay out the irrigation system in the
most cost effective way.
 The plan is used to generate a material list and to evaluate the anticipated
project costs. •
 The plan provides step by step information on system installation. Information
on crop spacing, sprinklers, pumping requirements, pipeline sizes and lengths
should be included on the plan.
 Pertinent obstructions such as roads, trees, gas, oil, water, telephone or
transmission lines must also be indicated.
 REASONS FOR AN IRRIGATION PLAN

 Specification, design standards and work

schedules as set out on a plan form the basis
of any contractual agreements between the
installation contractor and the farmer. •
 The plan provides a record for future
reference. It can be used for overall farm
planning and identifies limits of expansion
potential
ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF A PLAN

Topographic Data
- the field shape must be accurately
drawn showing pertinent obstructions,
features and elevation details.
Water Source Capacity
- the water supply must be clearly
indicated showing location and available
capacity.
 ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF A PLAN

Depending on the water source, a well

log or water license must accompany
the irrigation plan.
Irrigation reservoirs also require Water
Management Branch licensing.
ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF A PLAN

Soil and Crop Characteristics

- soil and crop limitations must be
accounted for to reduce runoff and
deep percolation by
mismanagement of the irrigation
system.
 ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF A PLAN

Design Parameters
- soil water holding capacity,
maximum application rate and
climatic data must be used to
select the correct irrigation
system design.
ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF A PLAN

Design Data
- the nozzle selected, operating
pressure, discharge rate and
sprinkler spacing must all be shown
on the plan.