This training course will provide participants with insights and understanding of how Irrigation systems, both large and small, are planned, designed and managed, and of the economic and livelihood benefits of irrigated agriculture. Also helps to understand soil fertility concepts and enhancing strategies that maximize profits and agronomic use efficiency.

CONTENT

The Role and Impact of Irrigation in Global Agriculture

• Irrigated agriculture and water use
• Role of the international funding agencies in irrigation development
• Economics of irrigation

Fundamentals of Irrigation

• Components of irrigation and drainage schemes
• Water resources, hydrology and irrigated agriculture
• Determining irrigation water requirements

Design, Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation Systems

• Design of irrigation and drainage systems
• Irrigation techniques
• Operation and maintenance

Management Structures and Way Forward

• Management structures for irrigation
• Improving efficiency

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.