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Gender and Youth Consideration in Agriculture

Developing gender-sensitive value chains

About this course

Developing sustainable food systems is an essential part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This course highlights the importance of eliminating gender inequalities to drive the necessary transformations. It introduces the FAO’s gender-sensitive value chain framework as a method for analysing value chains and guiding interventions to overcome gender-based challenges.

Skills You’ll Learn

Crops icon Crops
Level 1 right arrow Level 3

Soil Management

Protecting and enhancing soil performance through the application of different practices, treatments and strategies.
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Level 1 right arrow Level 3

Seed Management

Using, managing, regulating and controlling seeds to ensure their quality and quantity.
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Level 1 right arrow Level 3

Cropping Systems

Planning a cropping regime that provides a regular workflow, income and keeps the soil healthy…
Crops icon Crops
Level 1 right arrow Level 2

Crop Pests and Diseases Management

Managing and controlling pests and diseases for short and long term management actions.
Crops icon Crops
Level 1 right arrow Level 2

Nutrient Deficiency Management

Recognising and controlling crop nutrient deficiencies.
Extension and Advisory Services
Level 4 right arrow Level 6

Value Chain Management

Managing and advising on the processes from obtaining agricultural inputs and production through stages such…

Key Information

Course provider Institution: FAO e-learning Academy
Course type Blended Learning: Self-study, Online
Course time Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Language Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic
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