agricultural extension course
This practical course equips you with essential agricultural extension skills to empower smallholder maize and bean farmers. Delve into integrated pest management, soil nutrient enhancement, budget-friendly irrigation systems, optimal plant spacing, and community-based trials to tackle key crop issues and achieve lasting yield improvements sustainably.

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 issues, pests, crop diseases, and storage losses through straightforward messaging, easy monitoring methods, and farmer input to promote widespread use of effective techniques.
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Develop skills
- Develop practical IPM expertise: track pests, establish action levels, and apply pesticides securely.
- Acquire soil fertility fundamentals: utilise compost, manure, and microdosing for rapid yield boosts.
- Learn small-scale irrigation techniques: construct affordable zai pits, tied ridges, and drip systems.
- Master demo plot setup: organise, track, and evaluate accessible field experiments efficiently.
- Build participatory extension abilities: organise engaging, practical sessions for varied smallholder groups.
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