Crop Production: Opportunities for Increasing Yield in Organic Farming in African Rainfed Conditions

The course "Crop Production: Opportunities for Increasing Yield" (is intended for farmers from Zambia) focuses on modern strategies and innovations in crop production that contribute to yield improvement while maintaining sustainability and resource efficiency. Participants will gain insight into both traditional and modern approaches to crop management, soil fertility, pest control, and climate-resilient farming techniques.

1. Basic to climatically resilient crop production (5 hours/week)

2. Soil management (5 hours/week)

3. Crop rotation and catch crops (5 hours/week)

4. Plant nutrition (5 hours/week)

5. Plant protection and weed management (5 hours/week)

6. Seeds, varieties and breeding (5 hours/week)

7. Examples – main crops (5 hours/week)

8. Student work and presentation (5 hours/week)