CABI is now offering a free online course on Improving Crop Nutrition Practices, available worldwide. It has been developed to provide farmer advisors with information and practice activities so that they can gain more skills and knowledge, helping farmers in improving their crop nutrition practices. Â
Improving nutrient management leads to healthier plants and higher yields. It ensures the crops have the right resources and nutrient amounts during different growth stages. Effective crop nutrition practices require a good understanding of plants’ nutrient requirements and soil health.
Course objectives
This course is designed to equip learners with essential knowledge about the role of crop nutrition in achieving optimal crop yields. By the end of this course, you will have covered critical topics, including:
- The connection between crop nutrition and crop yields
- Processes and techniques for improving crop nutrition
- How nutrients and fertilisers impact pests, non-target organisms and the environment
- Assessing possible nutritional issues affecting the health of crops
- Recommending an approach to improve the nutritional value of crops
- How to produce a customized action plan to improve crop nutrition
Course structure
This course is structured as follows:
- Welcome to the course
- Principles of crop nutrition
- Information gathering
- Products and management practices
- Assessment and certification
- Additional resources
Course assessment
You can gain a Foundation certificate by successfully completing a multiple choice-based assessment. The pass mark for the assessment is 80%. When you pass and have completed the end-of-course questionnaire, you will receive a CABI Academy certificate.
Who is it for?
This course specifically targets extension officers and agro-input dealers, as it focuses on advising farmers. However, it may also be beneficial for farmers and agricultural students.
Accessibility
The course is available free of charge globally. It is currently available in English and allows for self-study as there is no limit on time.
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