Everything About Irrigation Pivots (Farmers are Geniuses) - Smarter Every Day 278

Summary by Krater

The creator joins farmers to build a center pivot irrigation system from scratch, examining how mechanical control systems distribute water evenly across circular fields.

From the video

Answers: How does a center pivot irrigation system work and how is it built?

• center pivot irrigation construction
• mechanical control systems in agriculture
• water distribution uniformity in farming
• irrigation pivot alignment and wiring

What it concludes

• Center pivot irrigation systems use mechanical linkages and limit switches to maintain alignment across rotating tower sections.
• Irrigation nozzles are sized according to their distance from the pivot point to ensure even water distribution across the field.
• Using irrigated center pivot systems increases soybean crop yield by roughly 25% compared to non-irrigated sections.