Introduction to Irrigation in Agriculture

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Understanding Basic Hydraulics

• Understanding Basic Hydraulics
• Static Water Pressure
• Dynamic Water Pressure

Plant & Soil Water Requirements

• Plant & Soil Water Requirements
• Plant Requirements
• Infiltration Rate
• Soil Texture
• Wetting Pattern
• Local Climate
• Infiltration Rate
• Soil Texture
• Wetting Pattern
• Local Climate

Managing Soil Moisture Conditions

• Managing Soil Moisture Conditions
• Tensiometer Moisture Sensor
• Watermark Soil Moisture Sensor
• Water Mark Installation Procedure

Irrigation Types

• Irrigation Types
• Micro Irrigation For Orchards And Vineyards
• Micro Sprinkler
• Drip Irrigation
• Overhead Irrigation

Course length:

• 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 1 Day

Cost:

• Per person: $125.00 + GST CDN
• Full payment will be due by February 15, 2009
• Make cheque payable to:
• IDM
• Irrigation Design Management
• Carlos Pacheco
• 3112 Ensign Way
• Westbank B.C.
• V4T 1T9

Location:

• Penticton and District Multicultural Society
• 508 Main Street, Penticton, BC Google Map

Course date:

• March 2, 2009
• 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Registration due by February 15, 2009