crop defense course
Gain expertise in defending maize, soya beans, and tomatoes from pests and diseases. Master scouting techniques, threshold decisions, biological and chemical controls, worker and environmental protection, and building tough, productive farming systems suited to warm, humid areas like Sierra Leone.

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 handle major pests and diseases in maize, soya beans, and tomatoes in hot, wet climates. You will master cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls, accurate scouting and action levels, safe pesticide handling, resistance strategies, and record-keeping to cut losses, safeguard workers, and boost harvests through smart, 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 spraying: adjust nozzles, minimise drift, and improve coverage.
- Resistance management: rotate chemical groups to prolong effectiveness.
- Worker and environmental safety: shield teams, water sources, and helpful insects.
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