agricultural hydraulics course
Gain mastery in agricultural hydraulics for optimal maize irrigation on South African farms. Master pump and pipe sizing, flow and pressure calculations, ETc estimation, comparisons between drip and sprinkler systems, and weekly irrigation planning to slash water consumption, reduce energy costs, and prevent yield drops during critical growth phases.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 field. You will learn to calculate crop evapotranspiration, plan irrigation schedules, select pipe sizes, determine flow rates, and adjust tank head and pump pressure. Discover straightforward, step-by-step techniques to minimise water wastage, control energy expenses, and maintain consistent crop yields under high demand 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 constraints.
- Calculate precise crop water requirements using ETc, soil moisture balance, and net application depths per irrigation cycle.
- Size pipes and pumps accurately, accounting for flow rates, head losses, and pressure needs in farm setups.
- Develop weekly irrigation plans covering volumes, pump operating times, energy consumption, and field timetables.
- Evaluate irrigation system efficiency through uniformity assessments, performance logging, and rapid on-site troubleshooting.
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