Irrigation – Crops

£395.00

A ten lesson course that covers the design, installation, maintenance, operation and evaluation of simple irrigation systems. This course is similar to BAG302 and BHT027, but focuses on irrigation systems for row crops (e.g. vegetables & cut flowers) and orchards.

E-Learning Structure

1. Introduction
2. Soil Characteristics And Problems
3. Estimating Plant And Soil Requirements
4. Drainage – drainage systems, dams, etc.
5. Types Of Irrigation Systems
6. Hydraulics – discharge and flow rates, etc
7. Pumps And Filters
8. Selecting The Right System For The Plant
9. Trickle Irrigation
10. Design And Operation Of Systems

How Does A Warnborough Online Course Work?

You can start the course whenever is convenient for you. You will be studying from home and have access to support from our qualified tutors. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.

If you have any questions please contact us.