Training on Biopesticide for healthy and sustainable crop production

Course title:     Training on    Biopesticide for healthy and sustainable crop production

Training venue: Nairobi Kenya

Course dates:  

19/09/2022 - 23/09/2022 : 

21/11/2022 - 25/11/2022 :

Introduction

Biopesticides refers to a pesticide which originates from natural materials such as animals, microorganisms, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. In comparison with the conventional pesticides, biopesticides are less toxic, affect the target pest, they are effective in small quantities and decompose quickly. Furthermore, no destructive residue is left after a period of application of such a product. This makes biopesticedes the most environment-friendly approach in pest control management. This 5-days course will equip participants with knowledge on how biopesticides are made, advantages of using them, and their mode of action.

Duration

5 Days

Training objectives

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

•                Learn about biopesticide formulations

•                Understand Modes of Action for various types of biopesticides

•                Learn how biopesticides are developed

•                Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages  biopesticides compared to synthetic chemicals

Who should attend?

•          Agrochemicals researchers

•          Research and Development Managers

•          Formulation Specialists

•          Agronomists and Chemists

Course outline

Module 1: Introduction to biopesticides

•          Definition of biopesticide          
•          Classification of agricultural biologicals       
•          Classes of biopesticides       
•          Comparisson of use of biopesticeds and conventional pesticides   
•          advantages of using biopesticides

Module 2: Biopesticide mode of action

•          Bioherbicide mode of action

•          Bioinsecticide mode of action

•          Biofungicide mode of action

Module 3: Biopesticide formulation

•          Process of biopesticide formulation technique

•          Comparison of biopesticides and conventional pesticides

•          Requirements and Challenges for biopesticide Formulation

Module 4: Analysis of case studies where Biopesticides have been used

•          Global trends in the development and use of biopesticides in agriculture

•          opportunities for the use of biopesticides in agriculture

•          Integrating biopesticides with Integrated Pest Management
•          Components of Integrated Pest Management

Module 5: Field visit to farms that have adopted Biopesticides