Study Guide

Objective

The student
- understands the theoretical basics of water management of soil as well as the purposes of and
approaches to drainage of cultivated land
- can consider basic concepts and principles when planning drainage and the appropriate materials available
- can decide on which types of soil and crops irrigation is most appropriate for and choose the appropriate techniques and irrigation procedures

Content

Ground water
Drainage: development and basic concepts
Placement and sizing of open ditches and covered ditches
Maintenance, problems and troubleshooting
Materials and machines for cover ditches
Adjustable drainage, lime filter ditch and traps for phosphorus
Irrigation: soils and crops
Calculation of irrigation requirements
irrigation Technology
Laws and regulations regarding ditching and irrigation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required