Ditch-fed irrigation boom

4-wheel

With lateral move irrigation systems that use ditch feeds as a water source, there are two ways to build the ditch-with cement bricks or geomembranes. 1). Cement bricks The advantages of cement bricks are that they conserve water by reducing friction loss caused by earthen ditches, minimize erosion and invasive weed growth caused by irrigation, are easy to maintain compared to dirt ditches, and can be used in any field Cement ditch feeds also work well with gravity systems as no pumping is required. 2). Geomembrane The advantages of geomembrane ditches are that it's ten times faster than laying precast slabs or in-situ concrete as no mixing, measuring, or compacting is required and the cost of installation is up to 60% less. Geomembrane ditches also help to prevent weed growth and erosion, reducing maintenance cost.