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Furrow (IRG_1)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: irg_1.ttl

Name

furrow

Attribute

IRG Irrigation Method

Definition

Plants are grown in raised beds or listed rows (in the case of row crops) with water distributed throughout the field via ditches or pipes, and between the beds or rows using furrows.

Description

Where ditches are used, manually controlled siphon tubes may be used move water from the main ditch to the furrow. When pipes are used, water flow can be controlled by turning it on or off at the local source or by using automatic or manually controlled gates to transfer it from one set of ditches to another. Unless the field is small or very level, parts of it may suffer from water-logging while other parts may be too dry. Depending on heat, wind, and soil permeability, much water may be lost before it can benefit the plants.

Synonyms

Flood

Accepted

2013-10-18

Allowed for

• BH240 Irrigation System
• ZI013 Crop Information

RWOI terms naming it

• RWO_01392 Furrow Irrigation

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.