CESAR/UNIPG Precision irrigation Italy

CESAR/UNIPG

Enapra

Precision irrigation

5

Not specified but granted

– Understand the principles of precision irrigation and its impact on water savings, productivity, and sustainability; – Learn the techniques and technologies of fertigation in both open field and protected crop environments; – Explore the relationship between fertigation and the principles of the circular economy; – Apply technical and agronomic basics of precision irrigation to promote sustainable farming practices; – Gain practical experience through classroom instruction and a demonstration farm visit.

attendance: at least 75%

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8h

Efficient water use is a priority for every farmer around the world. For some it is a water resource issue, for others it is a cause problems of drought and climate change. Precision irrigation changes the way you use water. You use less water to irrigate and you increase your yields. To maximize crop yields and quality, you need to irrigate with the right mix of water and nutrients. Precision fertigation enables you to achieve quality crops, every season. This course aims to provide the technical and agronomic basics of irrigation of precision with the aim of directing companies toward the principles of sustainability and circular economy. The program includes 4 hours of classroom and 4 hours open day at a demonstration farm.