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Irrigated Agriculture: Introduction to Irrigation Technologies and Applications

This course explores the benefits of irrigation, including yield security during dry seasons and economic opportunities through increased yields. It discusses how irrigation enables multiple cropping seasons, out-of-season production, and protected agriculture. The course also highlights how irrigation supports nutrient management and contributes to food security and crop quality.

Delivery Mode

E-Learning

Location

Online

Language

English

Delivery Dates

Self-Paced

Duration

2-3 Hours

Overview

This course examines the benefits of irrigation in enhancing agricultural productivity and resilience. It covers how irrigation provides yield security during dry seasons and droughts, along with economic opportunities by increasing yields. Participants will learn how irrigation supports the cultivation of high-value, market-driven crops and multiple cropping seasons per year. The course also highlights how irrigation enables out-of-season production and protected agriculture. Additionally, it discusses irrigation's role in nutrient management and its potential to promote food and nutrition security as well as crop quality.