On September 27, 2018, the first training on the use of irrigation software for control of irrigation schedule was held at the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy.

The training provided an overview of existing irrigation software and data bases, with a focus on the CROPWAT software solution. The basic concepts of software for calculation methods and program structure were presented, calculation examples (Eto, Etc), as well as irrigation schedule and soil moisture balance method as well as soil water requirement. The training included a description of a model for design and evaluation of surface irrigation systems model (SIRMOD) and an irrigation management and control system (INTAGES).

Attachments: Training Agenda and Manual: Irrigation Software Applications CROPWAT, CLIMWAT, SIRMOD