Irrigation methods are classified into four main types: surface irrigation, subsurface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, and drip irrigation. Surface irrigation includes gravity-fed methods like flood, basin, border, and furrow irrigation. Water is applied to the soil surface and distributed by gravity. Subsurface irrigation involves applying water below the soil surface using trenches or perforated pipes. Sprinkler irrigation simulates natural rainfall by spraying water into the air through nozzles above the crop. Drip irrigation applies water slowly to the soil surface near plants through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters.