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by abeddoughan
Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: Solar Powered Irrigation Systems
Topic: SPIS in drought affected countries
Replies: 6
Views: 245

Re: SPIS in drought affected countries

Good question
Can you share with me please

Best
by abeddoughan
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: Solar Powered Irrigation Systems
Topic: Sizing of photovoltaic panels
Replies: 13
Views: 483

Re: Sizing of photovoltaic panels

Hello all The size of the panels depends mainly on the type of crop and the water needs of this crop. My question is how to size the panels knowing that the crops are in rotation, so each year the water needs change? Sincerely Hello Yes I agree with Emmanual. Try to size your panels depending on th...
by abeddoughan
Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: SPIS Toolbox
Topic: Most relevant aspect for you in Module 1
Replies: 46
Views: 2652

Re: Most relevant aspect for you in Module 1

[/quote] Hello Abed Many thanks for your contribution, Yes, wastewater management is very complex topic, even it seems to some people quite simple technically speaking. Unfortunately, in many countries and cases, not much importance is given to wastewater collection, treatment and discharge because ...
by abeddoughan
Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:08 pm
Forum: Solar Powered Irrigation Systems
Topic: DC and AC Pumps
Replies: 27
Views: 1383

DC and AC Pumps

I am having a problem understanding the DC and AC issues. Which is better to use? Or when do we use each?
Thank you for your help!
by abeddoughan
Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: SPIS Toolbox
Topic: Self-Test 1: Sustainable Water Management - Excessive water pumping
Replies: 12
Views: 373

Re: Self-Test 1: Sustainable Water Management - Excessive water pumping

Yes Rashid, you are absolutely correct - and lowering the water table will continue unfortunately in many places. Bad examples are many, in India I have seen long time ago the first reports of really excessive ground water lowering of 100 m and more. One idea is to get everybody involved in abstrac...
by abeddoughan
Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: Solar Powered Irrigation Systems
Topic: WATER REGULATION IN AFRICA
Replies: 5
Views: 325

Re: WATER REGULATION IN AFRICA

Thanks for your comment! would like to know an organization too!
Especially concerning whats happening in the "NAHDA" Dam and its conflicts between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia/
by abeddoughan
Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: Solar Powered Irrigation Systems
Topic: drip irrigation installation management
Replies: 10
Views: 275

Re: drip irrigation installation management

Leave the drip system till the end.
Prepare, till, disc, sow and then add the system.
You can leave few rows or spaces empty in between the rows or planted areas for agricultural practices (spraying, fertilizer application etc)
by abeddoughan
Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: Organisational & Technical Questions
Topic: Lesson 1.3. Water Requirement - Excel-Tool & Screencast
Replies: 38
Views: 658

Re: Lesson 1.3. Water Requirement - Excel-Tool & Screencast

Hello Rashid.
I might help you with your second question.
Please refer to FAO DOC 56 as it may help you.
https://www.fao.org/3/x0490e/x0490e00.htm
by abeddoughan
Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: Organisational & Technical Questions
Topic: Self-Test 1: Sustainable Water Management - Possible health impacts of irrigation
Replies: 51
Views: 2640

Re: Self-Test 1: Sustainable Water Management - Possible health impacts of irrigation

if properly organized, no ponding will occur. I suggest that you have a farmer or worker walking around and observing during irrigation just to check whats happening. in case it did you can create a ditch or divert excess water to another place or storage.
by abeddoughan
Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: SPIS Toolbox
Topic: Most relevant aspect for you in Module 1
Replies: 46
Views: 2652

Re: Most relevant aspect for you in Module 1

Dear participants and colleagues: During Module 1 you had 4 lessons : 1.1. Safeguard Water 1.2. Irrigation Aspects 1.3. Water Requirement 1.4. Promote & Initiate And you have surely had a first glance to the toolbox « Water Requirement Tool » Discussion : What was the most relevant lesson/topic...