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

What you will learn: 

• What bioprotection products are and how they work
• Using bioprotection products to monitor pest insects
• Safety information and interpreting product labels
• Access to bioprotection products
• How to transport and store bioprotection products
• Making the most of bioprotection products
• Application and interpretation of results

Modules: 3

• Module 1: Preparing to buy bioprotection products
• Module 2: Choosing and accessing bioprotection products
• Module 3: Using bioprotection products and interpreting results

What you will learn: 

• Recognise that water is limited, and its use can be optimised in both rainfed and irrigated plots
• Explain how much water moves through the soil and crops
• Describe how much water plants require
• Make changes to soil and plot to promote water retention
• Diagnose common plant issues related to water management
• Innovate on context-specific practices based on the principles learned

Modules: 3

• Module 1: Introduction to water management
• Module 2: Improving water productivity in rainfed agriculture
• Module 3: Irrigation

The Sustainable Soil Management Practices course explains soil management practices that sustainably address the soil health issues farmers face. The course enables advisors to provide farmers with solutions that contribute to the protection of the soil to improve soil health and increase crop yield. What you will learn: 

• Outline the relationship between soil management, food security and the environment
• Develop knowledge about practical soil health solutions that work on a larger scale to address regional environmental issues
• Evaluate the broader regional context of soil health and advise farmers on practices that suit their individual circumstances
• Facilitate a network of farmers to share and promote effective soil management practices

Modules: 3

• Module 1: Introduction to soil and how soil management practices can improve the quality and quantity of food crops for food security.
• Module 2: Identification of soil types by texture and structure and common issues affecting different types of soil.
• Module 3: Management practices to address common soil health issues, through soil management plan creation.

This course provides guidance on how to start and maintain an agribusiness. Participants will cover what an agribusiness is, the different components involved, and how to focus and plan specific areas depending on their own focus and needs. It will provide best practice in key areas of agribusiness, combined with a technical and soft skills-based approach to help participants build a successful agribusiness.

What you will learn: 

• What an agribusiness is, and what is involved in running one 
• The challenges and different areas you need to consider when starting and managing an agribusiness 
• How to fix problems that often happen in agribusiness
• What makes a good agribusiness work well and succeed 
• How to decide which agribusiness strategies are best for your situation

Modules: 3

• Module 1: What is an agribusiness?
• Module 2: Making a successful agribusiness
• Module 3: Your successful agribusiness