agricultural extension course
This course equips you with essential agricultural extension techniques to aid small-scale maize and bean growers. Master integrated pest management, soil nutrient improvement, budget-friendly watering systems, optimal plant spacing, and community-based experiments to overcome common field challenges and increase crop output in a lasting way. Build confidence in delivering practical solutions that farmers can adopt easily for better livelihoods.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to assess local farm conditions, create farmer-led extension strategies, and manage successful on-farm trials for maize and beans. Tackle soil health, drought issues, pests, crop diseases, and storage losses with affordable, expandable methods, straightforward communication, basic tracking systems, and farmer input to promote uptake and reliable growth of effective farming practices.
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Develop skills
- Develop practical IPM expertise: track pests, establish action levels, and apply pesticides securely.
- Master soil fertility essentials: utilise compost, animal manure, and targeted fertiliser for rapid production boosts.
- Learn affordable irrigation setups: construct zai pits, tied ridges, and basic drip systems for dry areas.
- Design effective demo plots: prepare, observe, and evaluate simple field tests suited to local farmers.
- Conduct participatory extension: organise engaging, practical sessions for varied smallholder groups.
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