The water demand in the cascade can easily be monitored by observing the drainage flow. The available stream size is 25 l/sec. Level basins can be constructed like the steps of a staircase and these are called terraces (Figure 8). Terraces are set out so that the bunds are located along contour lines; the differences in elevation within each basin should not be excessive so that the amount of earth movement required to obtain a level land surface is small (see Table 1). There are no percolation losses during under-irrigation. A distinction has to be made between rice and non-rice or other crops. and the cascade method. - poor layout, e.g. 2. rectangular or irregular? In this method, the land to be irrigated is divided into small plots or basins surrounded by checks, levees (low bunds); as shown in Figure 7. to the shape and size of the bunds. 5. Figure 14 Construction terraces (Construction first bund), Figure 14 Construction terraces (Levelling 1st field), Figure 14 Construction terraces (Construction 2nd bund). This problem can be overcome by using the borrow-furrow as a small channel to take water to the lower terrace. It is the best method of irrigation for leveled fields. Machines cannot be used m this method because during spray of insecticides or fertilizers, the earthen walls of basins are damaged. Temporary bunds may be used to subdivide the various fields further, for example as indicated in Figure 15. Dislike Bookmark. Irrigation water is led directly from the field channel into the basin through siphons, spiles or bundbreaks (see also Annex 1). This can be done using pegs, string lines or chalk powder to mark the lines of the bunds. This method has the following advantages: 1. Care is needed when filling in the borrow furrow to ensure the bund height is maintained so that overtopping is avoided. Suitability ~ It is suitable for orchards and trees. The obvious solution is to apply less water. The intake of terrace a.1 is then closed and the irrigation water is diverted to terrace b.1 until b.1, b.2 and b.3 are filled, and so on. From Table 2 the maximum basin size for a clay loam soil and an available stream size of 25 l/sec is 1000 m2. Before forming bunds with an A-frame it is useful to loosen the top soil to a depth of 10-15 cm so that the blades can easily collect sufficient soil. Basin flooding. In this method (check basin method), the whole field is divided into basins according to the capacity of water. If the total basin area is 1000 m2 and the width is 25 m, the maximum basin length is 1000/25 = 40 m. This example shows how to estimate the maximum basin dimensions. Advantages. The part of the basin near the field channel is always in contact with the irrigation water longer than the opposite side of the basin. It is therefore important to check the bunds regularly, notice defects and repair them instantly, before greater damage is done. Other reasons to make basins as large as possible are that less land is wasted in this way (less bunds) and large stream sizes and a relatively large application depth can be used. field preparation is mechanized. 1. The compacted layer can be removed by using deep ploughs or rippers which break up the subsoil. Figure 22 shows what happens if too much water is supplied to a basin. Basins are constructed around one or more trees depending on the topography, and the flow is turned into the basin to stand until it infiltrates. Thus several attempts may be required to correct the levelling. It is more efficient method of irrigation arid ensures uniform application of water. - subdivide the basin into smaller basins; smaller basins need a smaller stream size than larger basins. Check basin method of irrigation. They are irrigated with comparatively large flow of water. Check basin irrigation is suited for smooth gentle and uniform land slopes and for soils having moderate to low infiltration rates. The lower terrace is irrigated first and when complete the bund is closed and water is diverted into the next terrace. Figure 17 shows an ideal wetting pattern: the basin is level and the right quantity of water has been supplied with the correct scream size. There IS imbalance in distribution of labour. The check basins are especially suitable for heavy soils with low infiltration rate or highly permeable sandy soils. Basin method of irrigation can be formally divided into two, viz; the check basin method and the ring basin method.  The size of the basin varies from 10m2to … Free flooding, basin flooding, flooding by contour laterals, zigzag method of flooding, border strip flooding and check flooding are the 6 types of controlled flooding which is a subcategory of surface irrigation. 2.1.2 Suitable land slopes Three other factors which may affect basin width are: If the topsoil is shallow, there is a danger of exposing the infertile subsoil when the terraces are excavated. The direct method.  It is the most common method. These are first cultivated and then filled with water. Following are disadvantages of check basin method: 1. During the annual Nile flood, the basins were flooded and the… Thus the terrace nearest the supply channel is the last to be irrigated.  The water applied to a desired depth can be retained until it infiltrates into the soil. The check basin method is the most common method of irrigation used in India. In controlled flooding, water is spread or flooded on a rather… As basin construction is mechanized, the terraces should be as wide as possible. The length of ‘Dhora’is different depending on the basis of slope and formation of the fields. Advantages Fig. The flatter the land surface, the easier it is to construct basins. check basin irrigation irrigating basins 2) cascade method 29. 2.2.1 Shape and size of On sloping land, where terraces are constructed, levelling is achieved by moving soil from the upper part of the slope to the lower part (Figure 14). The long side of the basin is along the contour line. This method of smoothing usually destroys the soil structure. In Figure 16 the water is supplied to the highest terrace (a.1) and is allowed to flow through terrace a.2 until the lowest terrace (a.3) is filled. This can be the most difficult part of basin construction and involves very careful levelling of the land within each basin. Portable pipes or large hoses are often used in place or ditches for conveying water to the basins. These are usually root and tuber crops such as potatoes, cassava, beet and carrots which require loose, well-drained soils. It does not require any technical knowledge. 2.5 Maintenance of Basins, 2.1.1 Suitable crops If the required irrigation depth is large, the basin can be large. In these circumstances basins are usually small as they are easy to level and efficient irrigation can be attained with relatively small stream sizes. Check flooding and border strip method are two types in surface irrigation, one of the major methods of irrigation. What is the This settling (compaction of the soil) will take several months. On sloping or undulating land basins may be irregular in shape and terracing required. The size of the basin is also influenced by the depth (in mm) of the irrigation application. The basin flooding method is check flooding adapted to orchards. Figure 21 shows what happens If insufficient water is applied to fill the root zone. In Nile River: Irrigation …traditional method emerged, known as basin irrigation. This method is most suitable for low to moderate infiltration rates and leveled lands and having <2-3% slope. The part of the basin which receives irrigation water first (near the supply channel) and thus the longest, receives too much water. Levelling rice basins can be much simpler. Basin irrigation is suitable for many field crops. Plus, it also guards against soil erosion. To obtain a uniformly wetted root zone, the surface of the basin must be level and the irrigation water must be applied quickly. The relationship between soil type, stream size and size of the basin is given in Table 2. Levelling of basins also required at regular time. 1. slope of the land is steep2. Many farms in developing countries are very small and cultivation is by hand. This can be avoided by reducing the width of basins and thus limiting the depth of excavation. The length of the bed varies from 30 meters for loamy soils to 90 meters for clayey soils. 07/08/2016. Permanent bunds are mostly used in rice cultivation, where the same crop is planted on the same fields year after year. Traditional Irrigation Methods: (i) Check Basin Method: In this method, the whole field is divided into basins according to the capacity of water. This is a good method to use for paddy rice on clay soils where percolation and seepage losses are low. Check basin irrigation is one of the five (5) primary methods of surface Irrigation System. basins shape of the bund? One or more trees are generally placed in the basin & the surface is flooded as in check method. 3. 1. The height of bunds is determined by the irrigation depth and the freeboard. soil is sandy3. It is a special type of check flooding. Check basin irrigation is one of the five (5) primary methods of surface Irrigation System. 2Layout of check basin method of irrigation Closegrowingcrops likerice, wheat, oilseeds and pulses can be irrigated bythis method. Although most other crops can be grown on clays, loamy soils are preferred for basin irrigation so that waterlogging (permanent saturation of the soil) can be avoided. Table 1 APPROXIMATE VALUES FOR THE MAXIMUM BASIN OR TERRACE WIDTH (m). In this method, water is applied to crops from supply channels by means of siphon tubes, take-out pipe, diversion check etc. This can be done by hand or by a tractor-drawn land plane depending on the size of the basin. Which soils are suitable for basin irrigation depends on the crop grown. Irrigating banana at 1.0 IW/CPE ration (once in 7 days) from 0-7 months and 1.2 IW/CPE ratio (once in 5 days) from 7-14 months recorded higher mean yield of 32.7 t/ha with an increased fruit yield of 2.1 t/ha compared to basin irrigation at 1.0 IW/CPE ratio throughout the crop growth period, besides higher WUE and saving of 140 mm of water. These aspects are discussed in the following sections. Also soils which form a hard crust when dry (capping) are not suitable. which circumstances to choose basin irrigation. When soil is gathered from an area close to the bund a 'borrow-furrow' is formed. The settled height will be 40-50 cm. These faults can easily be corrected by careful land levelling. From Table 1 the maximum basin or terrace width for a slope of 1% is 25 m (range 15-25 m). Types of Flood Irrigation. Basin irrigation is the most common form of surface irrigation, particularly in regions with layouts of small fields. iv. Figure 9 Shape and dimensions of permanent bunds, Figure 9 Shape and dimensions of temporary bunds. If crops receive too little water, they will suffer from drought stress, and yield may be reduced. 2.2.2 Shape and dimensions What is the shape of the basin: square, Both row crops and close-growing crops are adopted to be used with basins as long as the crop is not affected by temporary inundation or is planted in raised beds so that it will … (How to determine the infiltration rate of the soil is explained in detail in Annex 2.) This type of inexpensive irrigation also requires minimal maintenance or investment. Rice could also be grown on sandy soils but percolation losses will be high unless a high water table can be maintained. Paddy rice is best grown on clayey soils which are almost impermeable as percolation losses are low. There are two methods to supply irrigation water to basins: the direct method and the cascade method. Check flooding. Irrigation at IW/CPE of 1.0 (I3) resulted in significantly higher pod yield (2123 kg/ha) when compared to I1 and was on par with that of 0.8 IW/CPE ratio (I2). This method is especially suitable for irrigating grain and fodder crops in heavy soil where water is absorbed very slowly. On flat land basins may be square or rectangular in shape (Figure 10). Setting out is relatively simple and involves only straight lines. 1) Free flooding or Ordinary flooding. However, continual under-irrigation will eventually restrict root development and the crop may suffer when there are delays in irrigating, e.g. The size of basins depends not only on the slope but also on the soil type and the available water flow to the basins. method of irrigation (2020 kg/ ha) as compared to check basin of irrigation (1762 kg/ha). However, for other crops on sandy or loamy soils, percolation losses can be excessive while water is flowing through the upper terraces to irrigate the lower ones. Before each growing season, the basins should be checked to see that they remain level. Check Basin Irrigation It is the most commonly used method of irrigation in India and in many other countries. Although water may be used efficiently by this approach, frequent irrigation will be necessary to meet crop water needs. There are two methods to supply irrigation water to basins: the direct method 90% of world’s total irrigated area is under this method. Such conditions sometimes occur in valley bottoms. Figure 18 A nearly impermeable layer above which a perched water table is formed. A-3 Check Basin Irrigation. 4. check basin irriga­ tion is the most common method of irrigation among irriga­ This is not a problem when growing rice, but it is not a recommended procedure for other crops. of bunds. As the water surface is level, it will be obvious where the high spots are. If the land slope is steep, the basin should be narrow, otherwise too much earth movement will be needed to obtain level basins. This chapter indicates which crops can be grown in basins, which land slopes When forming bunds for terraces, soil should only be taken from the uphill side of the bund. This is called "under-irrigation" and is caused by under-estimating the time needed to fill the root zone. The shape is mainly determined by the slope. How much irrigation water should be supplied to the root zone - in other words "the net irrigation depth" - has been discussed in Volume 3. Basin dimensions are chosen to be some multiple of the width of the machines so as to use the equipment as efficiently as possible. Figure 19 Wetting pattern of a poorly levelled basin. Similarly, if the required irrigation depth is small, then the basin should be small to obtain good water distribution. B-1 Furrow Irrigation Method. Bunds are susceptible to erosion which may be caused by, for example, rainfall, flooding or the passing of people when used as footpaths. A typical A-frame suitable for drawing by animals has blades 20 cm deep and 2 m long spaced 1.5 m apart at the front and 30 cm apart at the rear. On the large mechanized farms, basins are generally made as large as possible to provide large uninterrupted areas for machine movements. Coarse sands are not recommended for basin irrigation as, due to the high infiltration rate, percolation losses can be high. In USA also, 66% is by surface irrigation. This method of irrigation is used to irrigate orchards & large trees. Furrow method. The key to attaining high irrigation efficiency in the design of the check basin is to spread water over the entire basin as rapidly as possible. required depth of the irrigation application is small5. Steep slopes require complex layouts and heavy land levelling. This method is also prevalent in India as it does not cause any burden on the farmer. Therefore, the use of large inflow stream reduces water spread time over the basin. Both temporary and permanent bunds can be formed by hand labour or by animal or tractor powered equipment. Basin Irrigation Method A raised platform is created around the trees and bushes. Figure 19 shows what happens to the wetting pattern if the soil surface is not level. 0. The main source of water is located at the highest place in the field. What is the size of the basin: 10, 100, 1000 or 10 They are sometimes called ridges, dykes or levees. 2.2.2 Shape and dimensions On sloping land, where terraces are used, the irrigation water is supplied to the highest terrace, and then allowed to flow to a lower terrace and so on. Q 1) The irrigation method where only one fifth to one half of the land surface is wetted by water resulting in less evaporation and less pudding of soil is called. During pre-irrigation it can easily be seen where higher and lower spots are; there should be smoothed out. Different soil types within a basin can cause very uneven water distribution. The smoothing is usually done by an animal or tractor drawn float. Bed or border method (Sara and Flat beds or check basin): In this method the field is leveled and divided into small beds surrounded by bunds of 15 to 30 cm high. when water is in short supply or the supply system breaks down. Permanent bunds usually have a base width of 130-160 cm and a height of 60-90 cm when constructed. The shape of the basin can be square, rectangular or irregular. The width of bunds should be such that leakage will not occur, and that they are stable. Figure 20 shows what happens if the basin is irrigated too slowly, by using a stream size which is too small. ‘Dhora’ is of two types, one is the main ‘Dhora’ and the other ‘Dhora’ is connected to basins. Free flooding, basin flooding, flooding by contour laterals, zigzag method of flooding, border strip flooding and check flooding are the 6 types of controlled flooding which is a subcategory of surface irrigation. The following steps are involved in the construction of basins: setting out; forming the bunds; and smoothing the land within the basins. Advantages and Disadvantages of Crop Rotation in Points, Advantages and Disadvantages of Check Basin Method, Proudly powered by 1001artificialplants.com. Nayana Kodkani. Its mainly 3. But more area is wasted under bunds and channels. Therefore percolation losses will occur near the field channel, if sufficient water is supplied to the opposite side of the basin. These levees can be short or long which are constructed along the contour. The bunds are used as paths in the rice fields as well. Plants may also suffer in the wet parts; plant nutrients are carried away from the rootzone to the subsoil and, especially on clay soils, the plants may drown. A terrace is set out by first locating a suitable contour line across the land slope (Figure 11; see also Volume 2). In this method, water is applied to crops from supply channels by means of siphon tubes, take-out pipe, diversion check etc. The percolation losses are high, the plant nutrients are washed away and, on clay soils, the plants may even drown. It has good control on irrigation water and high water application efficiency. check basin irrigation is the most common method of irrigation among irrigation farmers (both Figure 7 Basin irrigation; transplanting paddy rice. 1. slope of the land is gentle or flat2. Surface irrigation is the supply of water to the plants on the surface. How high should the bund be: 10, 50 or 100 cm? It is where water is applied and distributed over the soil surface by gravity. Some parts of the root zone receive too little water and in the lower parts water may pond or be lost through deep percolation. In this particular method, ditches are dug in the field. Branch ‘Dhora’ flows towards the slope from the main ‘Dhora’. a poorly levelled surface; - poor management, e.g. It is also possible to construct basins on sloping land, even when the slope is quite steep. When long cascades are used for growing rice it is common practice to allow water to flow continuously into the terraces at low discharge rates. Free flooding. Irrigation After growth of crops, water reaches the basins in disproportionate quantity thereby causing wastage of water. Before we begin, let’s look at the classification of surface irrigation. This furrow can be smoothed out later or be used as a farm channel or drain. This method is useful for irrigating trees and bushes and not suitable for crops. 2.2 Basin Layout Basins are connected through a ‘Dhora’ (A small drain type flow way), which has raised earthen walls on both sides. i. Check basin method of irrigation. In this method (check basin method), the whole field is divided into basins according to the capacity of water. Rats may dig holes in the sides of the bunds. Check method consists of dividing the field into several relatively level plots called checks surrounded by low bunds. These basins are surrounded by small furrows. For good crop growth it is very important that the right quantity of water is supplied to the root zone (see also Volume 3: Irrigation Water Needs) and that the root zone is wetted uniformly. supplying incorrect stream size, applying too little or too much water. On steep and irregular sloping lands, the basins may be long and narrow. Table 1 provides some guidance on the maximum width of basins or terraces, depending on the land slope. Figure 15 shows that "Basin a" is irrigated first, then "Basin b" is irrigated and so on. The following are the Traditional Irrigation methods: 1. check basin method 2. furrow irrigation method 3. strip irrigation method 4. basin irrigation method . This problem can be solved by re-aligning basin boundaries so that each basin contains only one soil type. On flat land only minor levelling may be required to obtain level basins. This basin can be made smaller than this if required and still be irrigated efficiently with the available stream size. How the irrigation water can be evenly distributed in the root zone is explained below, and an example of the evaluation of basin irrigation performance is given in Annex 4. It is labour intensive. 2. Check flooding and border strip method are two that comes in the bottom. Due to seepage in drains, wastage of water is caused. 2.1 When to Use Basin If there is no drainage then more water may be required at the top of the cascade. Basins are connected through a ‘Dhora’ (A small drain type flow way), which has raised earthen walls on both sides. Figure 20 Wetting pattern when the flow rate is insufficient. However, 3 cm level differences are almost impossible to judge by eye and only when applying water will it become obvious where high and low spots still exist. A compacted sub-soil layer can sometimes occur in a basin some 30-50 cm below the soil surface. This is further explained in Annex 3. The check method of irrigation is based on rapid application of irrigation water to a level or nearly level area completely enclosed by dikes.In this method, the entire field is divided into a number of almost levelled plots (compartments or ‘Kiaries’) surrounded by levees.Water is admitted from the farmer’s watercourse to these plots turn by turn. soil is clay3. They are then connected with drains. Temporary bunds are normally 60-120 cm wide at the base and have a height of 1.5-30 cm above the original ground surface, including a freeboard of 10 cm (which means an irrigation depth of 5-20 cm). Other crops which are suited to basin irrigation include: Basin irrigation is generally not suited to crops which cannot stand in wet or waterlogged conditions for periods longer than 24 hours. On flat land this involves smoothing out the minor high and low spots so that the differences in level are less than 3 cm. If there is a drainage flow then it is possible to reduce the inflow. Temporary bunds surround fields on which annual crops are grown; these bunds are rebuilt each season. Comments. Table 2 SUGGESTED MAXIMUM BASIN AREAS (m2) FOR VARIOUS SOIL TYPES AND AVAILABLE STREAM SIZES (l/sec). This situation may be very helpful for growing rice but will be harmful for other crops. 2.2.1 Basin irrigation. Estimate the dimensions of basins, when the soil type is a deep clay loam and the land slope is 1%. This is the simplest method of irrigation & is so popular. The boards act as blades for cutting into the soil and crowding it into a ridge or bund (Figure 13). CHECK BASIN IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OF BASINS Erosion control is made which may be caused by rainfall,flooding or the passing of people when used as footpaths Rats may dig holes in the sides of the bunds. of bunds. Before construction can begin the location of the basins and bunds must be set out on the ground. In a 2-year study, using the basin irrigation method, saffron yield was 2.32 and 5.4 kg ha −1, while the yield were only 0.53 and 1.20 kg ha −1 under furrow irrigation in the first and the second years, respectively. A second line is then set out along a contour further up the slope to mark the location of the next bund. It has been practised in many areas virtually unchanged for thousands of years. In this method, rain water stays in basins, hence soil erosion is not caused. Values are based on practical experience, and have been adjusted in particular to suit small-scale irrigation conditions. field preparation is done by hand or animal traction. Also, the field channels should be kept free from weeds and silt deposits. The plants there do not receive enough water and wilt.  Here the field is divided into smaller unit areas so that each has a nearly level surface. Figure 15 shows that "Basin a" is irrigated first, then "Basin b" is irrigated and so on. Surface irrigation, subsurface irrigation and sprinkler irrigation. If the slope of branch ‘Dhora’ is steep, ‘mooonja’ or polythene is spread in it to prevent erosion of sides. Check basin irrigation is used mostly after monsoons, when the basin is full. Small irrigation channels are provided between two adjacent rows of beds. This form of traditional irrigation has been around for centuries. Basin layout not only refers to the shape and size of basins but also
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