This course is no longer available for new enrolments - this course is being replaced with:
Type: Self-study
Descriptor: Course
Generico Summary: CourseSummary
Study hours: 20
Cost: Free
Languages: English
Certifications: Foundation and Practitioner
Learning Outcomes:
- Compare and contrast different management techniques for each pest group
- Distinguish between different types of control and learn to integrate these techniques in an effective, practical, economical and safe approach
- Learn to use the integrated pest management steps, including prevention, pest monitoring and decision making, non-chemical direct control measures and chemical control
- Apply your understanding in crop and pest management scenarios and appreciate the complexity of farming decisions
- Recognise the trade-offs in pest management decisions and use economic principles to make cost-effective recommendations.
Structure:
This programme is made up of 8 sub-courses:
- Crop Pest Management 0: Welcome
- Crop Pest Management 1: Introductions and definitions
- Crop Pest Management 2: Economics
- Crop Pest Management 3: Bacteria
- Crop Pest Management 4: Oomycetes
- Crop Pest Management 5: Fungi
- Crop Pest Management 6: Insects and mites
- Crop Pest Management 7: Viruses
- Crop Pest Management 8: Chemical Applications & Restrictions
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 course aligns with the following sustainability goals:
