Training Guide on Integrated Pest Management in Tobacco

By: Melanie Bateman and Erica Chernoh and Keith A Holmes and Julien Grunder and Manfred Grossrieder

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Synopsis: This book provides the necessary tools to design and implement training programmes on Integrated Pest Management in tobacco. It presents a core training package with detailed curricula to address all aspects of responsible management of Crop Protection Agents (CPA). Background information to support technical understanding is included in addition to activity descriptions and facilitator notes ideal for guiding trainers. Step-by-step support is provided to direct all stages of the implementation of the training programme, which is highly participatory and activity driven. This guide can be used to help training teams to build up knowledge and commitment among field technicians and farmers by providing material to address training needs and offering guidance on how to adapt the core material to local conditions through the national training programmes