agricultural extension course
This course equips you with essential agricultural extension skills to empower smallholder maize and bean farmers in Nigeria. Master integrated pest management, soil nutrient enhancement, budget-friendly irrigation setups, optimal plant spacing, and community-based trials to overcome common field issues, increase crop yields, and ensure sustainable farming success across diverse small farms.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to assess local farm challenges, create farmer-led extension strategies, and manage successful on-farm trials for maize and beans. Tackle soil issues, water shortages, pests, diseases, and storage losses with affordable methods, straightforward advice, basic tracking systems, and farmer input to promote uptake and reliable expansion of effective farming techniques.
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Develop skills
- Develop practical IPM expertise: track pests, apply action thresholds, and handle pesticides securely.
- Master soil fertility fundamentals: utilise compost, animal manure, and microdosing for rapid yield improvements.
- Learn small-scale irrigation techniques: construct affordable zai pits, tied ridges, and basic drip systems.
- Design effective demo plots: establish, track, and evaluate farmer-focused field experiments efficiently.
- Build participatory extension abilities: organise engaging, practical sessions for varied smallholder groups.
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