agricultural extension course
Equip yourself with hands-on agricultural extension techniques to aid small-scale maize and bean growers. Master integrated pest management, soil nutrition, budget-friendly watering systems, optimal spacing, and group-based trials to address key crop challenges and increase yields in a lasting way. Discover low-input solutions for better farm results through real-world application and community engagement.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course teaches how to assess local farming conditions, create farmer-involved extension strategies, and conduct effective on-farm demos for maize and beans. Gain skills to tackle soil health, drought issues, pests, crop diseases, and storage losses with affordable, expandable methods, straightforward messaging, basic tracking tools, and farmer input to promote uptake and reliable expansion of best practices.
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Develop skills
- Develop practical IPM expertise: track pests, apply action levels, and handle pesticides securely.
- Master soil nutrition essentials: use compost, livestock manure, and targeted fertiliser for rapid crop improvements.
- Learn affordable irrigation setups: build zai pits, tied ridges, and basic drip systems for better water use.
- Design effective demo plots: establish, track, and evaluate simple field tests suited to local farmers.
- Facilitate participatory extension: organise engaging, practical sessions for varied smallholder groups.
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