AGRI302359 Irrigated and rain-fed organic farming in dry regions under current and future climates

Type
Lecture and seminar
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Hernandez Ochoa, Ixchel Manuela , Seidel, Sabine
Organisation
Organic Farming
Offered in
Sommersemester 2027
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

In this course students will be introduced to agricultural irrigation in Austria and worldwide. The focus will be on irrigation in organic farms. The course is structured in lectures and one excursion to Groß-Enzersdorf experimental farm and surrounding fields. The lectures provide advanced knowledge on (i) the extent and significance of irrigation in agriculture, (ii) when crops have to be irrigated and how to estimate the irrigation water demand, and (iii) which technical devices are supportive for irrigation. Students learn how relevant measurement devices work (e.g. to measure soil water content or various drought stress indicators) and how to use them.
Previous knowledge expected

Knowledge on agriculture, soil science, and crop physiology.
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

After a successful completion of the course, the students
•can describe the importance of irrigated agriculture in Austria and around the globe under a changing climate
•know how climate change will impact agriculture as well as the role of agriculture in emitting greenhouse gases
•can describe water dynamics in the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum as well as drought stress effects on crops
•can estimate the irrigation water demand and schedule for (organic) agricultural production
•understand and can use several devices that allow measuring the water status of the soil or the plant
•know which agronomic measures support rain-fed organic agriculture in a temperate climate
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.