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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Water\n\tCost:<\/strong> FREE
\nTime:<\/strong> 5-6 hours\n

What you will learn about:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2022 Recognise that water is limited, and its use can be optimised in both rainfed and irrigated plots
\n\u2022 Explain how much water moves through the soil and crops
\n\u2022 Describe how much water plants require
\n\u2022 Make changes to soil and plot to promote water retention
\n\u2022 Diagnose common plant issues related to water management
\n\u2022 Innovate on context-specific practices based on the principles learned\n

Who the course is for: <\/strong>This course is designed for people who work in\u00a0<\/strong>agro-services and give advice to farmers, such as extension workers<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0agro-input dealers<\/strong>. Farmers may also find it useful. Agricultural students may find it beneficial to their studies.<\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEnrol in the course\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Benefits<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u2022 Accessible<\/strong>: Access the materials online or download via our platform’s mobile app for use offline<\/p>\n

\u2022 Flexible<\/strong>: Use the materials for step-by-step self-study or for “dipping in” to support a specific teaching or learning need<\/p>\n

\u2022 Certification<\/strong>: Successful completion of a certification assessment brings a CABI Academy certificate<\/p>\n\t

Certification<\/h3>\n

Students can gain CABI Academy certificates in two levels.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Foundation:<\/strong> For those new to the subject area and working under supervision<\/p>\n

\u2022 Practitioner:<\/strong> For those with some experience in the subject area, who wish to demonstrate they are able to work with minimal supervision<\/p>\n

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Discover online training courses and certifications that build capacity and strengthen the advice available to farmers.<\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tView all our CABI Academy courses\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"IMG_9359\"\n

\n\t\t\tGetting started on the CABI Academy\t<\/h3>\n\t

\u2022 \u00a0Create a CABI Academy account<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 Login to your account<\/p>\n

\u2022 Navigate directly to the Introduction to Bioprotection Products course. You will be able to access all the modules.<\/p>\n

For help on how to use CABI Academy, contact\u00a0academy@cabi.org<\/a><\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCreate a CABI Academy account\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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