a. Save water: Sprinkler irrigation can control the amount and uniformity of water spraying, avoid surface runoff and deep seepage losses, and greatly improve water utilization. Generally, it saves 30-50% of water compared with surface irrigation. Water-saving irrigation equipment reduces irrigation costs.

b. Save labor: Sprinkler irrigation is easy to achieve mechanization and automation, which can save a lot of labor. Since the water ditches in the field are eliminated, it is not only conducive to mechanical operations, but also greatly reduces the amount of labor. Sprinkler irrigation can also be combined with the application of fertilizers and pesticides, which can save a lot of labor. According to statistics, the amount of labor required for sprinkler irrigation is only 1/5 of that for surface irrigation.

c. Improve land utilization: When using sprinkler irrigation, there is no need for irrigation ditches and ridges in the field. It can make full use of cultivated land and improve land utilization compared with surface irrigation. Generally, it can increase the cultivated area by 7-10%.

d. Increased production: Sprinkler nozzles are convenient for strictly controlling soil moisture, so that soil moisture is maintained within the most suitable range for crop growth. And during sprinkler irrigation, dust on plant stems and leaves can be washed away, which is beneficial to plant respiration and photosynthesis. In addition, sprinkler irrigation does not cause scouring and other destructive effects on the soil, thereby maintaining the soil's granular structure, making the soil loose and porous, and having good ventilation, which is conducive to increased production, especially for vegetables.

e. Strong adaptability: Sprinkler irrigation has strong adaptability to various terrains. It does not need to level the land like ground irrigation. It can be used on slopes and undulating ground. Especially in sandy soil with thin soil layer and strong water permeability, sprinkler irrigation is very suitable. In addition, sprinkler irrigation is not only suitable for all field crops, but also can achieve good economic results for various cash crops, vegetables and grasslands. Sprinkler irrigation has many advantages, but also has disadvantages. The main one is the high investment cost. Under current conditions, the mobile sprinkler irrigation system is the cheapest, and the investment per mu is 20-50 yuan/mu. In addition, it is greatly affected by wind speed and climate. When the wind speed is greater than 5.5 meters/second (equivalent to level 4 wind), it can blow away raindrops and reduce the uniformity of sprinkler irrigation, so sprinkler irrigation is not suitable. Secondly, when the climate is very dry, evaporation loss increases, which will also reduce the effect.

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