Abstract
The article discusses the issues of natural examination of the technical condition of facings of inter-farm canals, which are an important element of the irrigation and drainage systems in agriculture. The purpose of the study is to develop a methodology for natural examination of the technical condition of facings, based on the use of modern methods of surveys. The study presents the results of natural examination of the facings of inter-farm canals in the agricultural areas of the region. The study shows that the facings of inter-farm canals are subject to various types of defects, including erosion, landslides, cracks, and deformation. The severity of these defects depends on the characteristics of the soil, the design of the facings, and the hydrological regime of the canals. The authors have developed a set of criteria for assessing the technical condition of facings, taking into account the characteristics of the geological structure of the soil, hydrological conditions, and other factors affecting the stability of the facings.