Audience
Farmers and engineers wanting a tool to design and evaluate their basin, border and furrow irrigation systems
About SURDEV
The SURDEV computer package was developed by the International Institute for Land Reclamation and Improvement (ILRI), Wageningen Environmental Research, and the Institute of Land and Water Management of the Catholic University of Leuven (ILWM), Belgium, in 2001. SURDEV consists of three software programs, BASDEV (for level basins), BORDEV (for sloping borders), and FURDEV (for graded furrows). Surface irrigation relies on gravity to spread water over the farmers’ fields. Following the pull of gravity, the water flows over the fields from one end to the other, infiltration into the soil as it goes. The most common surface irrigation techniques are level basins (with or without level furrows), sloping borders, and sloping furrows to distribute irrigation water. The purpose of all of these techniques is to supply water in the right quantity, at the right time, and in an even layer, to achieve a uniform crop stand and minimize water losses.
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Integrations
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Company Information
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
www.wur.nl/en/product/surdev.htm
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
In Person
Support
Phone Support
Online
SURDEV Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does SURDEV work with?
SURDEV works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does SURDEV support in their product?
SURDEV supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does SURDEV offer?
SURDEV offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What type of training does SURDEV provide?
SURDEV provides training in the form of documentation and in person.
