The drought has struck, and the prospects for corn production in my hometown are worrying. In areas dominated by agriculture, maize is one of the most important crops for farmers, so the drought has hit the local economy and farmers' livelihoods hard. However, people were surprised to find that although the fields were full of wells, they did not work to irrigate crops effectively.
Why are wells doing nothing at a critical time of drought? The simple reason is that during the drought, groundwater sources are depleted, resulting in wells that cannot supply enough water to meet the needs of crops. Under drought, soil moisture evaporates rapidly, the groundwater level plummets, and the groundwater reserves pumped by wells are insufficient to meet the irrigation needs of crops over large areas.
Although wells can be used as irrigation facilities, their scope and effect are limited. For vast farmland, wells alone are not enough. Especially in the continuous drought, other irrigation equipment and water sources are needed to ensure the normal growth of crops. Therefore, in arid areas, comprehensive irrigation measures are required, combining wells, reservoirs, rivers and other water sources to supply irrigation water.
Water management is also an important reason why wells are not functioning. With population growth and economic development, the demand for water resources is increasing, and well management is very important. However, due to mismanagement, overexploitation and waste, groundwater resources are dwindling to meet the needs of agricultural production. Therefore, strengthening water resources management and rational use and protection of groundwater resources are essential to solve the problem of irrigation in times of drought.
In the face of drought and the failure of wells, we should think about improving irrigation conditions and increasing the efficiency of water use. First of all, scientific and reasonable irrigation technologies, such as drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, etc., can be adopted to reduce water loss. Second, strengthen the management of water resources, formulate relevant policies and measures, and strictly monitor the exploitation and utilization of groundwater. In addition, the promotion of water-saving agriculture and the introduction of drought-tolerant crop varieties are also effective coping measures.
In summary, in drought conditions, the reasons why wells in fields do not function include depletion of groundwater sources, single irrigation facilities, and inadequate water management. To solve this problem, irrigation technologies, water management and increased awareness of water conservation must be considered to ensure that the irrigation needs of crops are met, and farmers' livelihoods and the sustainable development of local economies must be guaranteed.