Introduction to Water Management Course

This course teaches the fundamental principles involved in promoting an efficient use of water in both rainfed and irrigated agriculture. Participants will benefit from theoretical information about making the best use of available water, while also gaining practical information about plot-scale practices that serve to enhance soil water retention, increase the capture of rainwater, and maximize irrigation efficiency.

What you will learn:

Recognise that water is limited, and its use can be optimised in both rainfed and irrigated plots
Explain how much water moves through the soil and crops
Describe how much water plants require
Make changes to soil and plot to promote water retention
Diagnose common plant issues related to water management
Innovate on context-specific practices based on the principles learned

Modules: 3

Module 1: Introduction to water management
Module 2: Improving water productivity in rainfed agriculture
Module 3: Irrigation

Benefits

Accessible: Access the materials online or download via our platform’s mobile app for use offline
Flexible: Use the materials for step-by-step self-study or for “dipping in” to support a specific teaching or learning need
Certification: Successful completion of a certification assessment brings a CABI Academy certificate
Free to Access

Who is it for?

This course is designed for people who work in agro-services and give advice to farmers, such as extension workers and agro-input dealers. Farmers may also find it useful. Agricultural students may find it beneficial to their studies.

Anyone may access the Introduction to Water Management course for free. Register with the CABI Academy to access all the course modules.

How it works

Create a CABI Academy account
Login to your account
Go directly to the course. You will be able to access all the modules
For help on how to use CABI Academy, contact academy@cabi.org

What you'll need

A smartphone, tablet or computer
A stable internet connection to use the course online or enough internet to download the Moodle Mobile App to use the course offline

The course is available via the Website and Moodle App via Google Play or iOS.

Please note the course will work best when accessed from up-to-date web browsers or when using the Moodle Mobile app (free for iOS iPhone/iPad or Android devices).

Why CABI created the Introduction to Bioprotection Products Course

CABI designed the Introduction to Water Management Course to support teachers, trainers and practitioners in agricultural education institutions and the workplace. They provide interactive exercises and resources to help participants learn about efficient use of water in both rainfed and irrigated agriculture.

The materials work equally well for self-study, as they provide all the information and context required.

We believe that digital media can complement other traditional forms of training to deliver high-quality, more accessible, self-paced and adaptive learning that will help learners acquire and implement skills to make them more productive.