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Lateral Move (IRG_5)

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

Name

lateralMove

Attribute

IRG Irrigation Method

Definition

A form of overhead irrigation in which a series of pipes, each with a wheel of about 1.5 metre diameter permanently affixed to its midpoint and sprinklers along its length, are coupled together at one edge of a field with water supplied (for example: by using a large hose) at one end of the series. After sufficient water has been applied the assembly is rotated either by hand or with a purpose-built mechanism, so that the sprinklers move approximately 10 metres across the field, following which the water supply is reconnected. The process is repeated until the opposite edge of the field is reached.

Description

This system is less expensive to install than a center pivot, but much more labor intensive to operate, and it is limited in the amount of water it can carry. They are most often used for small or oddly-shaped fields, such as those found in hilly or mountainous regions, or in regions where labor is inexpensive.

Synonyms

Side Roll; Wheel Line

Accepted

2013-10-18

Allowed for

BH240 Irrigation System