Training Resources
Welcome to the H2infO Training Page! The resources found within this page have been collected from across the U.S. Water Partnership with the goal of aiding in the education and preparation of H2infO users all over the world working to address unique water challenges.
Training Resources
Delivering Water and Food Security for the Bottom of the Pyramid
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February 4, 2015This webinar explores how the collaboration between various organizations can result in providing efficient irrigation systems to small holder farmers while improving livelihoods and building food security.Read more
Exploring Shared Value with FSG
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October 20, 2014The Coca-Cola Company
The U.S. Water Partnership and FSG Inc., with support from The Coca-Cola Company and Jain Irrigation, convened a webinar focused on shared value and feature case study examples from The Coca-Cola Company and Jain Irrigation.Read more
March 2014 USWP/CWC Joint Webinar
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April 1, 2014Columbia Water Center at the Earth Institute, Columbia University
Joint US Water Partnership and Columbia Water Center WebinarRead more
Sector Environmental Guideline: Dry land Agriculture
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March 18, 2014U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this document and the Sector Environmental Guidelines overall is to support environmentally sound design and management (ESDM) of common USAID sectorial development activities by providing concise, plain-language information. This guideline details how conservation agriculture, rain...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaGuidelines for Gravity-Fed Drip Irrigation on Slopes in Myanmar
iDE
This guide from Proximity Design (formerly iDE Myanmar) outlines considerations for using low-pressure drip irrigation kits on stepp and gentle slopes. While not as easy as installations on flat ground, it is still possible to use drip irrigation very effectively on crops grown on sloping land.Read more
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MyanmarEast Asia and PacificApplying Fertilizer With Drip Irrigation
iDE
This guide from Proximity Design (formerly iDE Myanmar) guides smallholder farmers in the process of applying fertilizer through drip irrigation systems.Read more
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MyanmarEast Asia and PacificTraining Manual for Agricultural Water Management Specialists
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March 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Improved on-farm water management (OFWM) is a vital area for improving agricultural production in developing countries. This training manual contains the lesson plans and outlines the course of study given to water management extension specialists ("agricultural officers") in the OFWM...Read more
Irrigation Water Distribution Systems for Tubewells and Low - Lift Pumps in Bangladesh
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September 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
The CARE Deep Tube well Irrigation and Credit Program (DTICP) assist Bangladeshi farmers to expand the capacity and coverage of their deep tube wells and thereby increase their incomes. However, a major constraint of this and many similar irrigation projects operated by the Bangladesh Government...Read more
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South East AsiaWater Management for Small Farms: A Training Manual for Farmers in Hill Areas, Instructor's Guide
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November 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This booklet is not a detailed guide for hands-on training. It merely suggests the types of exercises that the instructor can use to help the student (farmer or technician) learn the applicable irrigation principles and practices presented in its companion training manual, Water Management for...Read more
Crop Water Requirement and Agricultural Drought Assessment Manual
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February 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
Manuel on crop water requirement and agricultural drought. Drought and disaster have been fairly common throughout recorded history. In several developing countries, population growth exceeds growth in agricultural production. Attempts to increase production or efforts for survival sometimes result...Read more