agricultural hydraulics course
Gain mastery in agricultural hydraulics for efficient maize irrigation on Kenyan farms. Learn to select and size pumps and pipes, calculate flow rates, pressure requirements, and crop evapotranspiration (ETc), evaluate drip versus sprinkler systems, and create weekly irrigation plans that reduce water consumption, lower energy costs, and prevent yield losses during dry spells.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to design and manage effective irrigation systems for a 5-hectare farm. You will learn to calculate crop evapotranspiration, plan irrigation schedules, determine pipe sizes, compute flow rates, and adjust tank head and pump pressure. Acquire straightforward, step-by-step techniques to minimise water wastage, control energy expenses, and sustain crop yields during high-demand seasons through informed, data-driven choices.
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Develop skills
- Design irrigation systems tailored to crop types, soil conditions, terrain slopes, labour availability, and water resources.
- Calculate precise crop water requirements using ETc, soil moisture balance, and net application depths per irrigation event.
- Size pipes and pumps based on flow rates, head losses, and pressure needs for optimal farm operations.
- Develop weekly irrigation schedules covering water volumes, pump run times, energy consumption, and field application plans.
- Monitor and evaluate system efficiency through uniformity tests, performance records, and rapid on-site diagnostics.
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