crop defense course
Gain expertise in defending maize, soya bean, and tomato crops. Master pest scouting, threshold decisions, biological and chemical controls, worker and environmental protection, plus building tough, productive systems suited to warm, humid farming areas in regions like Botswana.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on methods to spot and handle major pests and diseases in maize, soya beans, and tomatoes in hot, moist climates. You'll master cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical strategies, accurate scouting with action thresholds, safe pesticide application, resistance prevention, and record-keeping to cut crop losses, safeguard workers, and boost harvests through informed, evidence-based choices.
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Develop skills
- IPM scouting and thresholds: make swift, data-led decisions on spraying or holding off.
- Biological and cultural controls: reduce pest loads using minimal-chemical approaches.
- Precision application: set up nozzles correctly, minimise drift, and maximise field coverage.
- Resistance management plans: rotate modes of action to prolong product effectiveness.
- Worker and eco-safety: shield teams, water sources, and helpful insects.
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