New technologies applied to irrigation management
Description
The University of Córdoba is organizing the online course "New Technologies Applied to Irrigation Management" from October 6 to 16, 2025. This course offers specialized training in precision irrigation and its practical application in agriculture. Registration will remain open until October 5, 2025 (or until capacity is reached).
The course will be delivered entirely online through the MAPA Digital Competence Center Platform , in evening sessions from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., spread over eight school days.
Main contents
- Fundamentals and applications of precision irrigation (6/10)
- Architecture of precision and intelligent irrigation (7/10)
- Sensor typology : climate, soil, plant and remote (8/10)
- Data storage and communication : open systems, platforms and networks (8 and 9/10)
- Water balance and soil water simulations (13/10)
- Using applications for irrigation scheduling and management (10/14)
- Precision Irrigation Case Studies (14/10)
- Water-energy nexus in irrigation and reduction of energy dependence (15 and 16/10)
Skills to be acquired
- Basics: autonomy and self-directed learning.
- General: information analysis and decision-making in professional environments.
- Transversal: management of ICT applied to problem management in the agri-food sector.
- Specific: development and application of precision irrigation technologies for efficient water management in the agri-food and forestry sectors.
Recipients
The course is aimed at technicians and managers of irrigation communities, farmers with technical training, advisors, and professionals in the agri-food sector interested in implementing digital solutions that optimize water and energy use in irrigation systems.
With this training, the University of Córdoba aims to promote innovation and digitalization in irrigation , offering professionals key tools to improve the sector's sustainability and competitiveness.