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Plant Health, Soil and Pest Management

Improving Crop Nutrition Practices

About this course

In this course, farmer advisors are provided with information and activities to 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.

Skills You’ll Learn

Crops icon Crops
Level 2 right arrow Level 4

Nutrient Deficiency Management

Recognising and controlling crop nutrient deficiencies.
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Level 4 right arrow Level 4

Fertiliser Management

The procurement, control, storage, handling and application of fertilisers so as to provide an economically…
Crops icon Crops
Level 2 right arrow Level 2

Soil Management

Protecting and enhancing soil performance through the application of different practices, treatments and strategies.
Behaviours icon Behaviours
Level 4 right arrow Level 4

Communication

Managing and appropriately transferring information and knowledge with a broad range of partners.
Relationships and business icon Relationships and business
Level 3 right arrow Level 3

Customer Service

Providing customer service efficiently and to a high quality.

Key Information

Course provider Institution: CABI
Course type Blended Learning: Self-study, Online
Course time Duration: Self-paced
Language Languages: English
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