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Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training – Sustainable Farming for Farmers, Managers & Extension Staff

Maximise yield, improve quality, and farm sustainably with hands-on GAP training covering soil and water management, pest control, harvesting, and compliance.

Eagrochels offers specialised training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to equip farmers, agronomists, extension officers, and agribusiness professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to produce high-quality crops safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Our training combines hands-on field experience, scientific insights, and real-world farm management strategies to ensure your crops thrive and meet market standards.

Who Can Benefit

  • Smallholder and commercial farmers
  • Agronomists and extension officers
  • Agribusiness professionals and cooperatives
  • NGOs and government agricultural programmes
  • Research and development organisations

What We Cover

1. Soil and Water Management

  • Optimising soil fertility through balanced nutrient management
  • Water conservation, irrigation planning, and soil moisture monitoring
  • Soil health assessment for sustainable crop production

2. Crop Planning & Selection

  • Selecting the right crops for your soil, climate, and market demand
  • Crop rotation and diversification strategies to improve yield and resilience
  • Planning for multiple harvest cycles and maximising productivity

3. Pest, Disease & Weed Management

  • Integrated pest and disease management (IPM) strategies
  • Safe and efficient use of herbicides, pesticides, and bio-controls
  • Monitoring and early detection for effective prevention

4. Harvesting & Post-Harvest Handling

  • Best practices for harvesting at the optimal time
  • Proper handling, storage, and transport to reduce post-harvest losses
  • Maintaining product quality and safety for market compliance

5. Record-Keeping & Compliance

  • Farm record management for traceability and decision-making
  • Meeting local and international GAP standards
  • Tools for monitoring performance and continuous improvement
Program Details
Duration
3-5 Days
Location
Eagrochels Headquarters, Lilongwe