crop defense course
Gain expertise in defending maize, soybean, 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 Namibia.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Crop Defence Course equips you with hands-on methods to spot and control major pests and diseases in maize, soybean, and tomato crops in hot, moist climates. Master cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical strategies, accurate scouting with action thresholds, safe pesticide application, resistance prevention, and record-keeping to cut losses, safeguard workers, and boost yields through informed, evidence-based choices.
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Develop skills
- IPM scouting and thresholds: quickly decide on spraying based on data.
- Biological and cultural controls: reduce pests using minimal chemicals.
- Precision application: adjust nozzles, minimise drift, maximise coverage.
- Resistance management: rotate modes of action to prolong product effectiveness.
- Safety protocols: shield workers, water sources, and beneficial insects.
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