Crop Management Training

This course will be delivered by specialists and researchers at a number of research and education centers across Nigeria. Training will be provided in both in-field and classroom environment.

Content

• Soils and nutrient availability
• Soil testing and interpretation of soil results
• Fertilizer type selection and organic manures
• Crop nutrition and farm fertilizer planning
• Fertilizer equipment and application techniques
• Identification of major and minor plant deficiencies in crops
• Nutrient legislation and farm cross compliance
• Introduction to Major and Minor Nutrient advice for Productive
• Agricultural Crops (Green Book)

Training Methodology

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.