agricultural extension course
This hands-on course equips you with essential agricultural extension techniques to help smallholder maize and bean growers. You'll learn integrated pest management, soil nutrient improvement, affordable irrigation setups, optimal plant spacing, and community-based trials to tackle common field challenges and achieve sustainable yield increases with confidence.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to assess local farming conditions, create farmer-led extension strategies, and conduct effective on-farm trials for maize and beans. Master low-cost solutions for soil health, drought issues, pests, diseases, and storage losses, using straightforward messaging, easy monitoring methods, and farmer input to promote widespread adoption of reliable 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.
- Design simple irrigation systems: create zai pits, tied ridges, and basic drip setups affordably.
- Set up effective demo plots: establish, track, and evaluate farmer-focused field experiments quickly.
- Plan engaging participatory extension: deliver clear, practical sessions tailored to varied smallholders.
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