Irrigation - Crops
Irrigation – Crops
Course info
Whilst sharing similarities with other irrigation courses, this highly functional and practical course also has a specific focus on the irrigation of crops. It will be of interest to anyone who grows, or who wishes to grow, crops whether on a large or small scale. All aspects of irrigation from system types and design to pumps and filters are discussed, in light of soil characteristics, drainage, and plant requirements.
What will you achieve from this course?
After completing Irrigation – Crops, you will have knowledge of the design, installation, maintenance, operation and evaluation of simple irrigation systems – specifically those for row crops and orchards.
Lessons:
- Introduction
- Soil Characteristics And Problems
- Estimating Plant And Soil Requirements
- Drainage - drainage systems, dams, etc.
- Types Of Irrigation Systems
- Hydraulics - discharge and flow rates, etc
- Pumps And Filters
- Selecting The Right System For The Plant
- Trickle Irrigation
- Design And Operation Of Systems
Course Delivery
This course is available to be completed via correspondence.
Work Load | Full time: 12hrs per week | Part time: 6hrs per week | Total Duration 100hrs
Buy Today
Contact UsFree Info Pack
Empirisoft/Wildlime