agricultural extension course
This course equips you with essential agricultural extension skills to empower small-scale maize and bean growers. Delve into integrated pest management, soil nutrient enhancement, budget-friendly watering systems, optimal plant spacing, and community-based experiments to overcome common field challenges and achieve lasting yield improvements through proven, adaptable practices.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to assess local farm needs, create farmer-led extension strategies, and manage impactful on-farm trials for maize and beans. Tackle soil health, drought issues, pests, crop diseases, and storage losses with affordable, expandable methods, straightforward communication, basic tracking systems, and farmer input to promote uptake and reliable growth of effective farming techniques.
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Develop skills
- Develop practical IPM expertise: track pests, establish action levels, and apply pesticides securely.
- Master soil nutrition fundamentals: utilise compost, animal manure, and precise fertiliser application for rapid crop boosts.
- Learn affordable irrigation setups: construct zai pits, tied ridges, and basic drip systems for better water use.
- Design effective demo plots: establish, track, and evaluate simple field tests tailored for farmers.
- Facilitate participatory extension: organise engaging, practical sessions for varied smallholder groups.
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