Short Course Details
Tobacco Seedling Production
Seedling production is of great importance in the process of growing tobacco for commercial purposes. Great seedlings entail a possibility of realizing the full genetical potential yield from any given tobacco variety. Seedling production therefore calls for attention to detail. The ideal seedling for transplanting should have a stem 15-17cm long and 6-10 mm thick. It should be well hardened and with 8 to 10 leaves. The root system should be strong, well developed and carefully protected from desiccation.
This course has been contextualized to give the necessary theoretical background and the skills to be immediately put into practice.
Course Objective
At the end of the course the participants should be able to:
- Define an ideal seedling.
- Select and or identify an ideal seedling.
- Select an ideal nursery site.
- Outline the process of nursery site preparation.
- Perform the art of sowing seed.
- Explain the day to day nursery cultural practices.
- Identify pests and diseases
- Work out the pest and disease control methods
- Explain the process of hardening and pulling of tobacco seedling.
Course Content
Resource Personnel
The course will be conducted using lectures, excursions, hand-outs, case studies and group discussions. Highly qualified training personnel, with extensive experience and practical field work will conduct the training sessions. Candidates will be provided with reading materials well in advance.
Short Course Summary
Tobacco Seedling Production
This short course is targeted at tobacco farm mangers, assistant managers, insurance inspectors, farm supervisors, seed inspectors and tobacco extension officers. The short course suits the busy candidates who cannot afford to stay away from their day to day work places for a long time.
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Post – Reaping Handling of Tobacco
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Tobacco Classification
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This course is designed to impart knowledge to those persons who want to go into Poultry as a business or to develop the skills for those who are already involved in broiler production. It offers a unique opportunity to gain practical skills in preparing for the establishment of the Broiler Unit or improving the profitability of the existing ones through improved technical and financial management skills.
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