An Introduction to Modern Irrigation - Joseph Livne

This course consists of 12 topics. 

  1. We review the 4 common types of IRRIGATION, history, advantages and disadvantages of each, comparing 7 different aspects. 
  2. Defining the plant needs - the parameters our final design will have to provide. 
  3. The 4 design study-questions leading to the final design parameter.  
  4. The Irrigation block.
  5. The Dripper.
  6. Water quality, Lagoons (Reservoirs) and pumping arrangements. 
  7. The PUMP.
  8. Filters.
  9. Pipes, Water mobilising systems. 
  10. Valves. 
  11. Fertilisers, Fertigation, EC & pH control
  12. Irrigation controllers & sensors.