Irrigation technology is Watering of the area or soil to make it ready for agriculture.
It is utilized to help with the developing of rural yields, support of scenes, and revegetation of aggravated soils in dry zones and amid times of deficient precipitation.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates seeking admission into M.Phil. in Irrigation Technology must have obtained a good bachelor degree at least Second Class Lower Division or better from a recognised institution or Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 1 – 4 scale or its equivalence in agriculture or related field. Considerable working experience preferably in Agriculture is desirable but not required.
A considerable working experience will be an advantage but not a prerequisite.
Candidates for M.Phil IrrigationTechnology must possess a good first degree in agriculture with a significant amount of engineering to be admitted into the programme.
Career Opportunities:
The programme is designed to provide an understanding of the principles of the design and operation of the different types of irrigation systems and their management.
It is also meant to familiarize students with agricultural mechanization policies and strategies that have bearing on irrigation development and practice.