Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil

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Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil

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Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil
The course Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil is an online class provided by Wageningen University & Research through edX. The skill level of the course is Advanced. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn how to increase food production on existing agricultural land with the use of drainage. Create the optimal growing conditions for a crop and help feed the growing world population by draining excess water and maintaining a perfect soil profile!

Course description

The demand for safe and healthy food is rapidly increasing. The world population is growing and is projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050. How do we prepare for this and how are we going to be able to feed all these people? It is clear that the food production mainly has to come from improvements in agricultural water management on existing agricultural lands.Global climate change raises the pressure on supply and demand for water. Changing temperatures and long-term variation in annual precipitation amounts and regional distribution patterns require more ways to control water levels. In addition to the changing climate, cropping patterns are diversifying and field irrigation methods are changing. In light of all these changes in water demand, supply and use, the role of (subsurface) drainage has changed from a single-purpose measure for controlling waterlogging and/or salinity to an essential element of integrated water management under multiple land use scenarios.Join this course to advance your knowledge in drainage, drainage systems and solutions, and to help securing a sustainable food supply. In this course, you will work on different modules, apply the knowledge gained directly to your home country drainage situation. Furthermore, you will learn from other cases and learners worldwide, expanding your horizon on the global importance of drainage. Do not miss out on the opportunity to join this free online course and upgrade your knowledge on drainage for agricultural lands.

Prerequisites & Facts

Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil

Course Topic

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University, College, Institution

Wageningen University & Research

Course Skill Level

Advanced

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil

To obtain a verified certificate from edX / Wageningen University & Research you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate (49.00 USD) or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: Wageningen University & Research
Topic: Energy and Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Food and Nutrition