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Fertiliser, Herbicide & Pesticide Formulation, Production & Application Training
Specialised, hands-on training to equip farmers, agronomists, and agribusiness professionals with skills to optimise fertiliser use, and safely formulate and apply herbicides and pesticides.
Eagrochels provides specialised, hands-on training programmes designed to equip farmers, agronomists, extension officers, and agribusiness professionals with the skills to optimise fertiliser use, and safely formulate and apply herbicides and pesticides. Our training combines scientific principles with practical field and laboratory experience, enabling participants to implement safe, effective, and sustainable crop and soil management practices.
Who Can Benefit
- Smallholder and commercial farmers
- Fertiliser, herbicide, and pesticide producers and distributors
- Agronomists and extension officers
- Research and development organisations
- Students
- NGOs and government agricultural programmes
Training Areas
1. Fertiliser Formulation & Application
- Principles of balanced fertiliser formulation for crops and soils
- Nutrient budgeting and site-specific fertiliser blends
- Best practices for soil- and foliar-based fertiliser application
- Integrated nutrient management for sustainable soil health and improved yields
2. Fertiliser Production & Quality Control
- Safe handling and storage of fertiliser raw materials
- Manufacturing processes for granular, powdered, and liquid fertilisers
- Quality assurance and compliance with national and international standards
3. Herbicide & Pesticide Formulation & Production
- Principles of herbicide and pesticide chemistry and mode of action
- Safe formulation techniques for liquid, granular, and powdered products
- Production processes and quality control
- Regulatory compliance, storage, and handling for environmental and user safety
4. Herbicide & Pesticide Application & Integrated Pest Management
- Correct timing, method, and dosage for effective weed and pest control
- Safe handling, transport, and storage practices
- Integrated pest and weed management strategies to minimise environmental impact
- Application techniques for various crop systems, including precision approaches
What You'll Learn
Module 1: Fertiliser Formulation & Application
- Balanced fertiliser formulation
- Nutrient budgeting
- Foliar-based application
- Integrated nutrient management
Module 2: Fertiliser Production and Quality Control
- Safe handling of raw materials
- Manufacturing processes
- Quality assurance and compliance
Module 3: Herbicide & Pesticide Formulation & Production
- Chemistry and mode of action
- Safe formulation techniques
- Regulatory compliance
Module 4: Herbicide & Pesticide Application & Integrated Pest Management
- Timing, method, and dosage
- Safe handling practices
- Integrated pest management strategies
Program Details
Duration
3-5 Days
Location
Eagrochels Headquarters, Lilongwe