Course Overview
This 5-module course is designed to equip agricultural engineers, irrigation managers, extension officers, and agribusiness professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to plan, implement, and scale smart irrigation technologies. Participants will explore precision irrigation systems, IoT-enabled monitoring tools, data-driven scheduling, and sustainability frameworks to optimize water use, reduce operational costs, and increase crop productivity under changing climatic conditions.
DURATION
5 Days
Target Audience
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Irrigation Engineers and Technicians
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Farm Managers and Agronomists
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Agricultural Extension Officers
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Agri-Tech Developers and Entrepreneurs
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Water Resource and Climate Adaptation Planners
Course Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Understand the principles and components of smart irrigation systems
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Assess crop-water requirements using real-time and historical data
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Design and implement IoT-based irrigation technologies
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Integrate sensors, weather forecasts, and soil data for irrigation scheduling
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Promote water-use efficiency and sustainability through precision irrigation
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Introduction to Smart Irrigation Concepts
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Overview of traditional vs. smart irrigation
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Water scarcity and the role of technology
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Components of a smart irrigation system (sensors, controllers, software)
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Case Study: Yield gains and water savings from smart drip irrigation
Module 2: Technologies and Tools for Smart Irrigation
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Soil moisture sensors, weather stations, and flow meters
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Remote sensing and satellite data for irrigation planning
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Mobile and cloud-based irrigation platforms
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Activity: Comparing technologies for different farm types
Module 3: System Design and Installation
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Site assessment and irrigation layout planning
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Integration with existing farm infrastructure
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Pump selection, pressure regulation, and automation
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Hands-on Exercise: Designing a smart irrigation blueprint for a demo plot
Module 4: Data-Driven Irrigation Scheduling
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Crop evapotranspiration (ET) and weather forecast integration
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Real-time monitoring and decision-support systems
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Cost-benefit analysis and ROI of smart systems
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Group Task: Creating an irrigation schedule using data from sensors and forecasts
Module 5: Operations, Maintenance, and Scaling Up
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Calibration, troubleshooting, and system maintenance
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Farmer training and technology adoption strategies
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Scaling smart irrigation for smallholder and commercial farms
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Final Project: Drafting an implementation and scale-up plan for a target farming community
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
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