Training on Soil & Water Irrigation Management
Learn soil and water irrigation management, water conservation, and climate-smart farming techniques for improved agricultural productivity.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips agricultural professionals, irrigation practitioners, extension officers, farm managers, and development practitioners with practical knowledge and skills in sustainable soil and water irrigation management. Participants will learn modern irrigation techniques, soil-water conservation practices, irrigation scheduling, water-use efficiency strategies, and climate-smart approaches for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Farmers and Farm Managers
- Agricultural Extension Officers
- Irrigation Technicians and Practitioners
- Agronomists and Agricultural Officers
- NGOs and Development Practitioners in Agriculture
- Researchers and Environmental Specialists
- Anyone involved in irrigation, water resource management, and sustainable agriculture
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Equip participants with practical knowledge of soil and water irrigation management principles.
- Strengthen skills in irrigation planning, scheduling, and water-use efficiency.
- Enhance understanding of soil properties and conservation techniques for sustainable agriculture.
- Build capacity in climate-smart irrigation and water resource management practices.
- Improve participants’ ability to design, monitor, and evaluate irrigation systems and projects.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of Soil and Water Irrigation Management
- Introduction to soil-water relationships in agriculture
- Importance of irrigation in crop production
- Types of irrigation systems and their applications
- Principles of soil moisture management
- Challenges affecting irrigation and water resource sustainability
- Case Study: Improving crop productivity through efficient irrigation practices in semi-arid regions
- Practical Activity: Identifying suitable irrigation methods for different soil and crop types
Module 2: Soil Properties and Water Conservation Techniques
- Soil structure, texture, and water-holding capacity
- Soil fertility and nutrient management in irrigated farming
- Soil erosion control and land management practices
- Water conservation and harvesting techniques
- Mulching and conservation agriculture practices
- Case Study: Soil conservation strategies for reducing land degradation and water loss
- Practical Exercise: Soil analysis and water infiltration assessment
Module 3: Irrigation Systems and Scheduling
- Surface, sprinkler, drip, and subsurface irrigation systems
- Irrigation design principles and layout planning
- Irrigation scheduling techniques and crop water requirements
- Monitoring soil moisture and evapotranspiration
- Maintenance and efficiency improvement of irrigation systems
- Case Study: Adoption of drip irrigation for water-use efficiency and increased yields
- Practical Activity: Developing an irrigation schedule for selected crops
Module 4: Water Resource Management and Climate-Smart Irrigation
- Integrated water resource management approaches
- Water quality assessment and management
- Climate change impacts on irrigation and agriculture
- Climate-smart irrigation technologies and innovations
- Sustainable groundwater and surface water utilization
- Case Study: Climate-resilient irrigation systems in drought-prone farming communities
- Practical Exercise: Designing a water management plan for sustainable irrigation
Module 5: Irrigation Project Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation
- Planning and implementation of irrigation projects
- Cost-benefit analysis and irrigation investment planning
- Monitoring irrigation performance and water-use efficiency
- Risk management and troubleshooting irrigation challenges
- Policy, governance, and regulatory considerations in irrigation management
- Case Study: Successful community-based irrigation project implementation
- Final Project: Developing a soil and water irrigation management plan for a selected farming system
Where the change lands
Personal Impacts
- Enhances practical knowledge in soil and water management.
- Builds skills in irrigation planning, scheduling, and monitoring.
- Improves ability to optimize water use and crop productivity.
- Strengthens capacity in sustainable and climate-smart agriculture practices.
- Increases professional competence in irrigation management.
Organizational Impacts
- Improves water-use efficiency and reduces irrigation losses.
- Enhances agricultural productivity and sustainability.
- Supports effective management of soil and water resources.
- Reduces operational costs through efficient irrigation systems.
- Strengthens resilience to drought and climate variability.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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