Introduction to Seed and Planting Materials
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to seed and planting materials, focusing on their description, management, and production.
Learners will explore the fundamentals of seed and planting materials, consider various factors influencing their selection—such as field history and farmer experience—and examine the diverse systems farmers use to acquire these essential agricultural resources.Â

Cost: FREE
Time: 4-6 hours
What you will learn about:Â
• The importance of using quality seed and planting materials
• What makes good quality seed and planting materials
• Ways to make observations of current seed and planting practice
• Recommending improved seed and planting practices tailored to specific contexts
• How to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented seed and planting strategiesÂ
Who the course is for: Extension workers and agro-input dealers. Farmers may also find it useful. Agricultural students may find it beneficial to their studies.
Benefits
• Accessible: Access the materials online or download via our platform’s mobile app for use offline
• Flexible: Use the materials for step-by-step self-study or for “dipping in” to support a specific teaching or learning need
• Certification: Successful completion of a certification assessment brings a CABI Academy certificate
Certification
Students can gain CABI Academy certificates in one level.
• Foundation: For those new to the subject area and working under supervision
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Discover online training courses and certifications that build capacity and strengthen the advice available to farmers.

Getting started on the CABI Academy
•  Create a CABI Academy account
• Login to your account
• Navigate directly to the Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness course. You will be able to access all the modules.
For help on how to use CABI Academy, contact academy@cabi.org