agricultural extension course
This course equips participants with essential agricultural extension techniques to empower smallholder maize and bean farmers. Delve into integrated pest management, soil nutrient enhancement, budget-friendly irrigation systems, optimal plant spacing, and community-driven experiments to tackle key crop issues and achieve lasting yield improvements through proven, scalable methods.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Gain hands-on skills to assess local farming challenges, craft inclusive extension strategies, and conduct impactful on-farm trials for maize and beans. Master affordable solutions for soil health, water shortages, pest control, crop diseases, and storage losses, using straightforward communication, basic tracking methods, and farmer input to promote widespread uptake of effective practices.
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Develop Skills
- Develop practical IPM expertise: track pests, establish action thresholds, and apply pesticides responsibly.
- Acquire soil fertility fundamentals: utilise compost, manure, and microdosing for rapid yield improvements.
- Learn small-scale irrigation techniques: create affordable zai pits, tied ridges, and drip irrigation systems.
- Master demo plot setup: organise, track, and evaluate farmer-oriented field experiments efficiently.
- Build participatory extension capabilities: design engaging, practical sessions for varied smallholder groups.
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