Chemigation

nounStandard termFarming

The process of applying agricultural chemicals directly through an irrigation system.

The injection of liquid fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides into the water flow of an irrigation system. This method allows for precise, uniform application of chemicals across a field while reducing the soil compaction and fuel costs associated with driving heavy sprayer rigs over the crop.

Heard on the job

We need to calibrate the injection pump before we start chemigation on the pivot.