Farming & Horticulture

 

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  • AgShare Toolkit 

    Not available (AgShare, 2014)
    Agshare is a unique project which aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through participatory action research from graduate students guided by Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Science to produce ...

  • Knowledge Management 

    Beyene, F. (Fekadu) (AgShare, 2015)
    Investment in agricultural education, research and extension in Africa are crucial in generating knowledge to achieve the critical objectives of ensuring food safety and conserving the environment thereby reducing poverty ...

  • Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis Module: Maize 

    Nyangweso, P. M.; Mose, J. I.; Odhiambo, M. O. (Moi University, 2011)
    This module was developed from the first topic of the Collaborative Masters in Agricultural and Applied Economics course titled Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis. The module is subdivided into five sections. In ...

  • Agricultural Marketing Management 

    Not available (Makerere University, 2011-07)
    The main objective of this module is to develop your understanding and skills to successfully manage the marketing of agricultural and food products in a global, ever-changing, competitive and sometimes even in a hostile ...

  • Sustainable Agriculture in Small States 

    Not available (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2010)
    Upon completion of the Sustainable Agriculture for Small States Course you will be able to: 1. Employ the best practices in crop management and livestock management. 2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of farm animals. ...

  • Introduction to Agriculture in Small States 

    Not available (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2010)
    Upon completion of the “Introduction to Agriculture Course”, you will be able to: 1. Explain the importance of agriculture to small states. 2. Demonstrate an appreciation of the relevance of agriculture to food security. ...

  • Introduction to Basic Horticulture in the Pacific 

    Silatolu, A. (Ateca) (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015-01)
    This unit was written for people in Samoa who want to learn more about horticulture by the National University of Samoa. It is presented according to the National Competency Standard of the Samoa Qualifications Authority.

  • Flower Gardening 

    Imrul, Y. (Yusuf) (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015)
    With support from the Commonwealth of Learning, the Center for International Education and Development (CINED) of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) in Bangladesh developed five vocational skills training packages. These training ...

  • Nursery 

    Das, R. (Raghunath) (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015)
    With support from the Commonwealth of Learning, the Center for International Education and Development (CINED) of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) in Bangladesh developed five vocational skills training packages. These training ...

  • Vermi Compost 

    Daisy, U. F. (Umma Farwa) (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015)
    With support from the Commonwealth of Learning, the Center for International Education and Development (CINED) of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) in Bangladesh developed five vocational skills training packages. These training ...

  • Poultry Rearing 

    Yusuf, I. (Imrul) (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015)
    With support from the Commonwealth of Learning, the Center for International Education and Development (CINED) of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) in Bangladesh developed five vocational skills training packages. These training ...

  • Introduction to Permaculture 

    Vermeulen, W. J. (Walter J.); Leaupepe, A. (Aloema); Faatauvaa, L. (Lauano) (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015-02)
    Matuaileoo Environmental Trust Incorporated (METI) in Samoa, with support from COL, has developed an introductory manual on Permaculture. This manual has been prepared as a self-instructional course for Taiala to enable ...

  • Poultry Keeping and Management: A Flexible Learning Course 

    Maina, J. M. (John Michael); Chemwetich, J. (Joseph); Eunice, J. K. (Jepkemboi Kerich) (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015-08)
    Through the INVEST Africa partnership of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), representatives of Thika Technical Training Institute and Rift Valley Technical Training Institute in Kenya developed a course on poultry keeping ...

  • Harvesting & Post Harvest Handling of Coffee 

    Rosli, F. (Fazidah); Mohammed, A. (Anisah); Aziz, N. B. A. (Noorshilawati Binti Abdul) (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 2014)
    After completing this lesson students should be able to recognize the major varieties and characteristics of coffee as well as their commercial potential, demonstrate the harvesting technique of coffee based on various ...

  • Plant Science: Chapter 1: Classification Principles 

    Langkan, F. J. (Falex J.) (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 2015)
    At the end of this unit, students should be able to describe binomial system of nomenclature by using specific examples, classify and organism, and describe two major plant classes.

  • Basic Landscape Plants: Chapter 2: Ornamental Plants 

    Jasni, N. A. B. (Nur Aziemah Binti) (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 2015)
    At the end of this unit, students should be able to identify the common landscape plants, list their scientific names, differentiate 7 divisions of ornamental plants based on their usage, shape and growth pattern, describe ...

  • NOC: GIS in Ag-Essentials and Applications 

    Nagarajan, R. (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), 2016-05)
    This eight week course focuses on geographic information systems (GIS) and their role in agricultural production. Weekly topics include: Traditional information in agriculture practices, Creation of georeferenced information ...

  • NOC: Basic Crop Production Practices (BCPP) 

    Yadav, J. R.; Shukla, S. K. (Sharwan Kumar); Kumar, V. (Vinod) (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), 2016-05)
    Course content encompasses Kharif & Rabi season crops, and gives a detailed description of the general practices for the maintenance of crops. The course has been designed on the basis of class 11& 12 syllabus for agriculture ...

  • NOC: Information Communication Technology (ICT) Basics 

    Prabhakar, T. V. (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), 2016-05)
    The course content will cover the basic aspects of ICT, especially with a view to their application in agriculture. Modules cover topics including communications, data and knowledge presentation, activity recognition and ...

  • NOC: Weather Forecast in Agriculture and Agro-Advisory 

    Balasubramanian, T. N.; Nagarajan, R. (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), 2016-05)
    This eight week course covers information essential to those working in the agricultural field including basic knowledge of meteorological weather elements and their effects on crops and weather forecasts.

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