Learn CABI's pest diagnosis methodology, used by Plant Doctors worldwide.

The Crop Pest Diagnosis programme and certifications will help you to diagnose pests and diseases in crops.

This programme is freely available to people in 30 countries. Please see the full list of open access countries for details. If you are in one of those countries, you can click through into any of the modules.

If you live outside of our free countries, you may be able to gain access through your institution or employer.

Learn CABI's pest diagnosis methodology, used by Plant Doctors worldwide. This course is freely available to people from the Free access countries.

 Certifications: Foundation and Practitioner
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  Languages: English
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Skills Framework

This course maps to a range of related skills in the Skills for Agriculture Framework (SFA). By completing this course, you will build on the following skills:

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Type: Self-study
Descriptor: Course
Generico Summary: CourseSummary
Study hours: 16
Cost: Restricted access
Languages: English
Certifications: Foundation and Practitioner
Learning Outcomes:
  • Detect emerging pests
  • Diagnose plant problems
  • Identify symptoms
Structure:

This programme is made up of 5 sub-courses:

  • Crop Pest Diagnosis 0: Welcome
  • Crop Pest Diagnosis 1: Symptoms
  • Crop Pest Diagnosis 2: Insects and mites
  • Crop Pest Diagnosis 3: Causes
  • Crop Pest Diagnosis 4: Nutrient deficiencies
  • Crop Pest Diagnosis 5: Practising diagnostics
Audience:
  • Extension workers and agro-input dealers, or anyone advising farmers
  • Farmers may also find it useful
  • Agricultural students may find the course complementary to their studies
Digital Learning skills:
  • Access course materials and work through at your own pace
  • Gain feedback from automated quizzes and activities to test your knowledge
  • Improve critical thinking skills by investigating internet resources
UN Goals:

This programme aligns with the following sustainability goals:

1: No poverty2: Zero hunger

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