Agricultural extension course
This practical course equips you with essential agricultural extension techniques to empower smallholder maize and bean farmers in Kenya. Dive into integrated pest management, soil nutrient enhancement, affordable irrigation systems, optimal spacing, and community-based trials to tackle common field issues, increase productivity, and ensure sustainable farming success across diverse rural settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to assess local farming challenges, create farmer-led extension strategies, and conduct impactful on-farm trials for maize and beans. Master affordable solutions for soil health, drought management, pest control, crop diseases, and storage losses, using straightforward communication, easy monitoring methods, and farmer input to promote widespread adoption of effective practices.
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Develop skills
- Develop practical IPM expertise: track pests, apply action thresholds, and handle pesticides safely.
- Master soil fertility fundamentals: utilise compost, manure, and microdosing for rapid yield improvements.
- Learn small-scale irrigation: construct cost-effective zai pits, tied ridges, and drip systems.
- Design effective demo plots: establish, track, and evaluate farmer-oriented field experiments quickly.
- Build participatory extension skills: organise engaging, practical sessions for varied smallholder groups.
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