Modern Irrigation Methods

Objectives

On completion of training, the participants will be able

	to explain about the necessity in adopting water saving modern irrigation methods
	to explain about the principles of sprinkler and drip irrigation system
	to develop skills in layout and design of sprinkler and drip irrigation systems
	to develop skills in the evaluation of sprinkler and drip irrigation system

Contents

	Drip & Sprinkler irrigation systems - an overview
	Soil - water - Plant Relationship
	Crop water requirement for modern irrigation methods
	Infiltration
	Drip Irrigation System - Layout and Design
	Evaluation of Drip Irrigation system
	Sprinkler Irrigation Systems - Layout and Design
	Evaluation of Sprinkler Irrigation System
	Economics of Modern Irrigation Methods