Conceptos básicos de riego (Basic Concepts of Irrigation). Described here is the relationship of water and plants, through the following topics: infiltration, storage, runoff, speed, capillary movement, and the combination of irrigation and rain on crop fields (16 minutes). Preparación del terreno y construcción de regaderas (Land Preparation and Irrigation Ditch Construction). Basic practices for land preparation and for the construction of different types of irrigation ditches (25 minutes). Introducción a los métodos de riego (Introduction to Irrigation Methods). A description of different irrigation methods: surface irrigation, pressurized irrigation, and underground irrigation using surface hydraulic works and underground aquifers (25 minutes). Total time: 66 minutes.

¿Qué es la salinidad? (What is Salinity?) This section shows the general characteristics of soil salinity and the factors that determine its development (8 minutes). ¿Qué hacer con un terreno ensalitrado? (What to do with Saline Land?). Described here are the measures that can be taken in order to combat saline soil and the methods for its washing (10 minutes). ¿Qué hago para que no se ensalitre mi terreno? (What can I do to Prevent my Land from becoming Saline?). Measures for preventing land salinization are proposed, including soil washing, underground on-farm drainage, and canal lining (8 minutes). Experiencia de recuperación de un suelo salino en el Valle del Carrizo (Rehabilitation of Saline Land in Valle del Carrizo). This section shows a pilot experiment of rehabilitation of saline soil by installing on-farm drainage and applying a series of rehabilitation practices, as well as crop management. This experiment, developed by IMTA, received the collaboration of CNA, FAO, and user organizations from Irrigation District 076, Valle del Carrizo (33 minutes). Total time: 78 minutes.

Nivelación de tierras (Land Leveling). Shown here are the appropriate techniques and procedures for land leveling, as well as other necessary information for planning this job (16 minutes).
Introducción a los métodos de riego presurizado (Introduction to pressurized irrigation methods). Advantages of the pressurized irrigation method and their different types (10 minutes).
Instalación de un sistema de riego por goteo (Installation of a Drip Irrigation System). The process of installing an irrigation system; its components and use (14 minutes).
Microirrigación (Microirrigation). Basic concepts of microirrigation, its functioning and advantages (10 minutes).
Total time: 50 minutes.

Montaje y manejo de equipo ligero (Installation and Operation of Light Equipment). Procedure for the installation and operation of light equipment used for the maintenance and conservation of drains (32 minutes). Ensamblaje de equipo ligero “Herder” (Assembly of the “Herder” Light Equipment) Procedure for assemblying this type of light equipment acquired by the National Water Commission (CNA) for the maintenance of irrigation district infrastructure (17 minutes). Operación del equipo de mantenimiento “Álamo” (Operation of the “Alamo” Maintenance Equipment). Operation and use of this equipment acquired by CNA for the maintenance of irrigation district infrastructure (10 minutes). Maquinaria pesada (Heavy machinery). Machines used for the conservation of irrigation districts: their characteristics and uses (11 minutes). Total time: 70 minutes.

Control biológico del lirio acuático: una experiencia exitosa en el Distrito de Riego 010 (Biological Control of Water Llily: a Success Story at Irrigation District 010). This section presents an evaluation of the mechanical and biological control methods to combat water lily (15 minutes). Control de la hidrila en los distritos de riego mexicanos. (Hydrilla Control in Mexican Irrigation Districts). Shown here is the methodology used, the activities, and the results of the experiments for controlling hydrilla in Mexican irrigation districts using grass carp (6 minutes). Total time: 21 minutes.