Training Course on Agricultural Water Management and Irrigation Economics
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Water, Climate Change & Environmental Management10 DaysCertificate Included
Duration
10 Days
Mode
Online & Physical
Certificate
Included
Language
English
Course Overview
This course provides an in-depth understanding of agricultural water management and the economic principles that underpin efficient irrigation systems. It equips participants with the technical, analytical, and policy tools to plan, design, and manage water resources for sustainable agricultural production. Emphasis is placed on optimizing water use efficiency, cost-benefit analysis, irrigation scheduling, and economic evaluation of irrigation projects. The course combines theoretical concepts with real-world case studies and practical exercises on financial and economic modeling in agricultural water use.
Secure enrollment • Professional certificate included
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles and practices of agricultural water management.
Apply economic tools to analyze irrigation systems and water use efficiency.
Design and evaluate irrigation schemes using financial and economic criteria.
Integrate sustainability, equity, and climate adaptation in water management.
Assess policy and institutional frameworks influencing agricultural water allocation.
Develop management strategies for improving productivity and profitability in irrigated agriculture.
Course Content
Module 1: Principles of Agricultural Water Management
Overview of agricultural water use and demand
Role of water in crop productivity and food security
Water balance, crop-water relationships, and evapotranspiration
Integrated water resources management (IWRM) in agriculture
Sustainability challenges in irrigated agriculture
Module 2: Irrigation Systems and Technologies
Classification and design of irrigation systems (surface, sprinkler, drip)
Water conveyance, distribution, and control methods
Operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure
Innovations in irrigation technology and automation
Field exercise: estimating irrigation requirements
Module 3: Economics of Irrigation and Water Use Efficiency
Economic principles in water allocation and pricing
Cost–benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis of irrigation systems
Water productivity and economic efficiency indicators
Marginal analysis and optimization of water use
Case studies on irrigation project economics
Module 4: Financial Analysis and Project Appraisal
Investment appraisal methods: NPV, IRR, and payback period
Financial modeling for irrigation projects
Risk and sensitivity analysis in water investment planning
Public–private partnerships (PPPs) in irrigation financing
Group exercise: developing a financial model for a small-scale irrigation project
Module 5: Policy and Institutional Frameworks for Water Management
Water governance structures and institutional roles
Legal frameworks and water rights in agriculture
Pricing, subsidies, and incentives for efficient water use
Policy reforms and regulatory mechanisms for irrigation management
Stakeholder engagement and community-based management models
Module 6: Climate Change, Sustainability, and Water Management
Climate change impacts on irrigation and water availability
Adaptation strategies and resilient irrigation systems
Environmental externalities and water footprint analysis
Sustainable water use in rainfed and irrigated systems
Integrating climate-smart practices in irrigation management
Module 7: Participatory Irrigation Management and Farmer Empowerment
Water user associations and collective action
Institutional models for participatory water governance
Capacity building and extension support for water users
Gender and equity considerations in water allocation
Case study: farmer-managed irrigation systems
Module 8: Data, Tools, and Decision Support Systems
Remote sensing and GIS in irrigation planning
Water accounting and performance benchmarking tools
Decision support systems (DSS) for irrigation management
Digital monitoring and real-time control systems
Practical session: using GIS tools for water allocation mapping
Module 9: Economic Evaluation of Irrigation and Water Projects
Framework for ex-ante and ex-post evaluation
Multi-criteria decision analysis for water investments
Economic valuation of ecosystem services and externalities
Comparative evaluation of alternative irrigation strategies
Country case studies on irrigation sector reforms
Module 10: Action Planning and Knowledge Sharing
Developing water management and investment strategies
Policy recommendations and institutional strengthening
Designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Group presentations of project proposals and lessons learned
Course review, discussion, and certification ceremony
Who Should Attend
The course is designed for agricultural economists, irrigation engineers, water resource managers, agricultural planners, farm managers, environmental economists, policy makers, researchers, and development practitioners working in agricultural water management, irrigation planning, and rural development.
