Nebraska has more irrigated acres than any other state and is the home for much of the irrigation industry. The University of Nebraska and the Water for Food Global Institute (WFI) are well-poised to have an impact on irrigation internationally. Activities include irrigation research, student projects, and an educational partnership with IHE Delft.
Research Project
- Improving water management, agricultural production and food security in drought-prone areas. 2016-2019. Partnering with WFI and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi, India.
Student Projects
- Economic analysis of deficit irrigation in sugarcane farming: Nchalo Estate, Chikwawa District, Malawi. 2019. Mavuto Banda.
- Selection and design of irrigation systems in Zambia. 2017. Mumba Mwape.
- Irrigation water requirements and groundwater sustainability of shared center pivot system for smallholder farmers in Babati Tanzania. 2015. Evordius Rulazi.
Partnership with IHE Delft
- Partnership with WFI and the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Delft, the Netherlands.
- Double degree program (M.S.) in Advanced Water Management for Food Production.
- Collaborative field course for both IHE and UNL graduate students: AGEN/MSYM 854 Irrigation Laboratory and Field Course.