Basic engineering science relevant to agriculture, soil systems and water. Soil moisture and soil moisture characteristic curves. Evapotranspiration and net water requirements. Soil water movement. Infiltration rate. Hydraulic conductivity of soil. Methods of soil moisture determination. Irrigation systems: surface, overhead irrigation and drip irrigation. Planning and design of various irrigation systems based on soil-water-plant-climate relationships. Operation and maintenance of irrigation systems. Rainwater Harvesting. Water logging and Drainage systems. Soil tillage. Agricultural machinery: Tractors and Tractor Technology. Field mechanisation and operations. Pesticide sprayers and fertiliser applicators. Farm structures and buildings.
