Irrigation and Operational Maintenance Course

Irrigation and Operational Maintenance Course on 14th to 18th November 2022

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Introduction

This 5-day course seeks to provide participants with insights and understanding of how

Irrigation systems, both large and small, are planned, designed and managed, and of the economic and livelihood benefits of irrigated agriculture. The course will draw on experience of water resources and irrigation development in a range of countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Course Objective:

•         Understand validated and participatory approach to designing and implementing effective ISHFM programs

•         Apply a participatory approach to designing and implementing an ISHFM program.

•         Understand soil fertility concepts.

•         Understand soil fertility enhancing strategies that maximize profits and agronomic use efficiency.

•         Understand the methodologies and tools to assess suitability, economic feasibility, and impacts of ISHFM on agricultural production, soil fertility, and the environment.

•         Understand how to promote ISHFM to farmers and other stakeholders.

Duration

5 days

Who should attend?

The course is designed for officers and professionals who are, or will be, working internationally in the water resources and rural development sectors.