Irrigation Agronomy
Please visit the Irrigation Crop Diversification Corporation website for further information on irrigation agronomy. Resource material such as the irrigation crop variety guide, irrigation economics and agronomics guide, irrigation scheduling manual, and all the latest irrigation related research results can be found at this website.
Saskatchewan Irrigation Strategy
The Government of Saskatchewan’s Irrigation Strategy supports producers and the agricultural industry by working to increase the acres of irrigable land in the province.
Irrigating With a Centre Pivot
Centre pivots are the most common irrigation system used in Saskatchewan. The centre pivot is a sprinkler irrigation system that applies small amounts of water at frequent intervals to a unit area of crop. This publication provides guidelines for designing and operating centre pivot irrigation systems.
Irrigation Certification in Saskatchewan
An Irrigation Certificate is a requirement of The Irrigation Act, 2019, for all projects allocated more than 12,300 cubic metres (10 acre feet) of water.
Irrigation Development Process
Moisture is the main agricultural limitation in most areas of Saskatchewan, which makes irrigation development very appealing.
Saskatchewan Irrigation Design and Construction Standards Manual
The Saskatchewan Irrigation Design and Construction Standards manual provides engineering guidelines needed for the construction and rehabilitation of irrigation district works and individual irrigation projects in Saskatchewan.
Trickle Irrigation Manual
Trickle irrigation, often called drip irrigation, falls under the broader heading of micro-irrigation. Micro-irrigation is the accepted term used to describe the frequent and low-volume application of water by small devices, commonly called emitters.