Irrigation is the process of applying water to the crops artificially to fulfil their water requirements. Nutrients may also be provided to the crops through irrigation. The various sources of water for irrigation are wells, ponds, lakes, canals, tube-wells and even dams.

An irrigation system is specified and designed based on the agricultural demands of a client, the needs of the crop, farm typography and available resources. The design has to be done in accordance with a variety of agricultural factors and requirements to ensure abundant growth for plants while conserving the use of water and fertilizer.