What measures are included in water-saving irrigation?

Water-saving irrigation is an irrigation method that maximizes crop yield and output per unit of irrigation water by using the minimum amount of water, achieving the highest possible output or benefits.IrrigationIt is a scientific and sustainable irrigation method that involves three aspects: engineering, agronomic, and management measures.

Engineering Measures

Construction of water ponds, cisterns, mountain ponds, reservoirs and other water source projects; anti-seepage treatment of channels, conversion of open channels to pipe water transmission, complete配套完善渠系、管道上的各种闸、阀，安装水的量测计量装置等; selection of advanced irrigation methods such as sprinkler irrigation and micro-irrigation; improvement of traditional surface irrigation techniques such as furrow irrigation, ridge irrigation, and flood irrigation; and promotion of water-saving methods such as point irrigation for drought resistance and seedling protection.

Agronomic Measures

Based on local water conditions, select water-saving crops, adjust crop planting structures, and cultivate low-water-consuming, drought-resistant varieties; level land, deep tillage, increase application of organic fertilizers, improve soil aggregate structure, and increase soil water retention capacity; use plastic film or crop straw mulch, as well as practices like weeding and harrowing, to conserve moisture and reduce water evaporation losses. In addition, the application of drought-resistant and water-retaining agents such as FA dryland dragon has a significant water-saving effect.

Management Measures

Formulate policies and regulations to encourage water conservation, adjust water prices, use economic means to promote water conservation, guide irrigation with water-saving standards, improve grassroots water management, improve water-saving rules and regulations, and implement water-saving responsibilities. It also includes strengthening water-saving publicity, experience exchanges, conducting training courses, and promoting water-saving knowledge.