agricultural hydraulics course
Gain mastery in agricultural hydraulics for efficient maize irrigation on Ugandan farms. Learn to size pumps and pipes, compute flow rates, pressure needs, and crop evapotranspiration, evaluate drip versus sprinkler systems, and create weekly irrigation plans that reduce water consumption, lower energy costs, and prevent yield reductions while ensuring reliable performance.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
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, select pipe sizes, determine 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 suited to crops, soil types, terrain slopes, labour availability, and water constraints.
- Calculate crop water requirements using evapotranspiration, soil moisture balance, and net application depths per irrigation event.
- Size pipes and pumps based on flow rates, head losses, and pressure requirements for optimal farm operations.
- Develop weekly irrigation plans covering volumes, pump operating times, energy consumption, and field scheduling.
- Monitor and evaluate irrigation system efficiency through uniformity assessments, record-keeping, and rapid field troubleshooting.
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