Measurement of soil moisture is necessary in several soil and hydrological investigations. Soil moisture measurements are needed for scheduling irrigations, in experimental studies on crop water requirements and evaluating surface irrigation systems. Soil moisture measurements are also needed in areas of less rainfall for evaluating different moisture conservation practices. There are many methods available for measuring soil moisture. Most of [...]
In this article we will discuss about how to conserve soil moisture. Conservation of Soil Moisture: The methods that are adopted to prevent the loss of water helps in the conservation of soil moisture. There are some methods useful for conservation of soil moisture as follows: (i) Terracing and contour farming are the best method to control the loss of [...]
In this article we will discuss about how to measure soil moisture content. Direct Measurement of Soil Moisture Content in the Soil: (a) Gravimetric Method: Soil is dried at 105-110 °C and before and after the drying, weight of the soil is taken. And from the difference, moisture percentage is calculated. (b) Infra-Red Moisture Balance Method: This method is used [...]