Improving Crop Nutrition Practices
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This course has been designed to provide farmer advisors with information and practice activities so they can increase their skills and knowledge to work with farmers in improving crop nutrition practices. The course aims to provide information that will change farming practices to increase yields and incomes for smallholder farmers.Â
Cost: FREE
Time: 6-8 hours
What you will learn about:Â
• The connection between crop nutrition and crop yieldsÂ
• Processes and techniques for improving crop nutritionÂ
• The effects that nutrients and fertilisers may have on pests, non-target organisms and the environmentÂ
• Assess possible nutritional issues affecting the health of cropsÂ
• Recommend an approach to improve the nutritional value of crops
• Produce a customised action plan to improve crop nutritionÂ
Who the course is for: This course is designed for people who work in agro-services and who give advice to farmers, such as extension workers and agro-input dealers. Farmers may also find it useful. Agricultural students may find it beneficial to their studies.
Certification
Students can gain CABI Academy certificates in three levels.
• Foundation: For those new to the subject area and working under supervision
Practitioner: For those with some experience in the subject area, who wish to demonstrate they are able to work with minimal supervision
• Advanced: For those with experience in the subject area and want to demonstrate their ability to take a lead
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Getting started on the CABI Academy
•  Create a CABI Academy account
• Login to your account
• Navigate directly to the Introduction to Bioprotection Products course. You will be able to access all the modules.
For help on how to use CABI Academy, contact academy@cabi.org