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CABI Academy

Sustainable Crop Production with CABI Academy

1. Crop Pest Management Course

Students will gain knowledge of ways to manage pests and diseases in crops. It is based on CABI’s established methodology for managing crop pests and diseases, used by thousands of Plant Doctors all over the world.

Time: 15 hours

Modules: 8

What you will learn about

This course helps users to apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles for pest and disease management to real-world scenarios.

  • Economics considerations
  • Bacteria
  • Oomycetes
  • Fungi
  • Insects & Mites
  • Viruses

Who the course is for

Anyone who wants to manage crop pests, as well as teachers and trainers in agricultural education institutions and in the workplace.

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2. Introduction to Bioprotection Products Course

This course explains what bioprotection products are and how they work in the field. It draws on CABI’s extensive experience of developing scientifically sound biological control solutions to control crop pests and diseases.

Time- 10 hours

Sections- 3

What you will learn about

This course gives practical guidance to help learners choose, use and advise others about bioprotection products.

  • Bioprotection products and how they work
  • Choosing and making the most of bioprotection products
  • Using bioprotection products and interpreting results in the field

Who the course is for

Primarily for those in farmer advisor roles. This course may also be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about using and applying bioprotection products, as well as teachers and trainers in agricultural education institutions and in the workplace.

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3. Crop Pest Diagnosis Course

Students will gain an understanding of the hands-on skills needed for field-based diagnosis of plant pests. It is based on CABI’s established methodology for diagnosis, used by thousands of Plant Doctors all over the world.

Time: 15 hours

Modules: 5

What you will learn about

Users will gain skills to identify new and emerging crop threats, symptom identification and causes of biotic and abiotic plant health problems.

  • Identify symptoms
  • Considering nutrient deficiencies
  • Diagnostic practice exercises
  • Understanding causes
  • Insects and mites

Who the course is for

Anyone who needs to investigate the causes of crop problems as well as teachers and trainers in agricultural education institutions and in the workplace.

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