Water Management in Agriculture Training
Efficient water use, irrigation techniques & sustainable practices for farmers and agribusiness professionals.
Module 1: Introduction to Water Management in Agriculture
- Importance of water management in agriculture
- Global & local water availability challenges
- Water footprint & impact on crop production
Module 2: Water Needs for Different Crops
- Crop wise water requirement: Cereals, Pulses, Fruits, Vegetables
- Growth-stage based irrigation planning
- Over & under irrigation effect on yield
Module 3: Irrigation Methods
- Traditional irrigation (Surface, Basin)
- Drip irrigation: setup & water saving benefits
- Sprinkler irrigation: best practices
- Micro irrigation for small farms
- Choosing right irrigation method
Module 4: Water Harvesting Techniques
- Concept & importance
- Rooftop & surface runoff harvesting
- Farm pond & check dams for groundwater recharge
- Success case studies
Module 5: Soil-Water Interaction
- Soil type & water retention capacity
- Improving soil water holding: mulching, organic carbon
- Reducing water loss due to erosion
Module 6: Efficient Water Use Technologies
- IoT & smart sensors for irrigation
- Real-time soil moisture & weather based irrigation
- AI based predictive water management
Module 7: Water Conservation Strategies
- Water-efficient cropping systems
- Low water-intensive crops selection
- Drought tolerant varieties
Module 8: Watershed Management
- Integrated watershed concept
- Planning & implementation
- Community participation
Module 9: Climate Change & Water Management
- Impact on water availability
- Adaptive irrigation practices
- Tech for climate resilience
Module 10: Government Policies & Support
- PMKSY, Jal Shakti Abhiyan
- Irrigation subsidy guidance
- Local government support
Module 11: Sustainability & Environmental Impact
- Responsible water use in farming
- Avoiding agrochemical water pollution
- Water ecosystem protection
Module 12: Hands-On Field Training
- Practical drip & sprinkler installation
- Soil moisture testing methods
- Rainwater harvesting setups
Module 13: Case Studies & Best Practices
- Successful water management farms
- International examples
- Farmer innovations
Module 14: Future of Water Management
- Emerging water tech
- Satellite + AI powered irrigation
- Next-gen precision farming
