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Irrigation

Written by: D. Tomasiewicz M. Harland, B. Moons

Reliance upon irrigation varies significantly across the Prairies Provinces. In Manitoba, northern Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan, irrigation is used to supplement precipitation. In Southern Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan, the majority of the moisture required to produce a marketable crop comes from irrigation. For potatoes, average seasonal irrigation amounts applied are 16 18" (41-43 cm) in southern Alberta, 10" (25 cm) in Saskatchewan, and only 3.5" (9 cm) in Manitoba. Regardless of the production area or amount of precipitation received, the practice of irrigation is similar. All irrigators strive to eliminate soil moisture deficits to produce a high yield of good quality potatoes. To determine when and how much to irrigate, irrigators must understand both soil-water and crop characteristics.

Hier is link tot Manitoba Gov se agri webblaai.- http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/index.html

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