Entidade Organizadora:
Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation
Datas:
02-07-2014 a 27-07-2014
Programa:
Seed potato technology, certification and supply systems
The potato is a major food security crop, and a source of income for a wide range of farmers. It is highly productive per unit area in a short time. Seed potatoes are the base of the production chain and the most critical factor for crop yield. Often, the supply of good quality seed potatoes is limited through a complex combination of factors. This 4-week course will give you the latest insights on seed production.Gain productivity and improve financial results in a growing market
The world's fourth food crop has far more potential
Modern production practices, adequate post-harvest management and the development of suitable policies, seed certification, public private partnerships, and viable seed enterprises are the key to a successful seed potato industry. Developing realistic standards, improving local seed supply systems and seed quality, and implementing chain management can double the productivity of the potato sector in many countries.
This course gives access to the latest insights of world leading Dutch knowledge organisations and private companies that specialize in potatoes. The programme covers the complete seed potato chain from laboratory to seed grower to the final seed user.
Course objectives
Upon completion you will:
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have broad expertise on seed potato production, including multiplication methods and their implementation in seed supply systems, seed quality factors, seed crop management, institutional and policy development;
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have in-depth knowledge of technical, organisational, institutional and socio-economic aspects of seed supply systems;
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know various systems for producing pre-basic and basic seed;
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know about certified and other forms of improved seed, integrated pest and disease control as well as phytosanitary issues in international trade;
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understand and learn hands-on methods for field inspection;
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be familiar with post-harvest control tests for virus and bacterial diseases, batch inspection and certification procedures;
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be able to examine and tackle constraints in seed supply systems in your home country.
Target audience
This course is for technical staff, policymakers, scientists and programme or project managers who want to develop the potato industry in general and seed supply systems in particular. Participants have at least a BSc, three years of professional experience and are committed to the subject. For those focusing on policy or certification, a three or nine days module is available; contact us for more information.
Para obter informações adicionais sobre este curso, consulte o site do curso.
