Why This Course?

Pesticides pose health hazards since they are intended to eliminate living organisms, including humans and pets if improperly handled. Pesticide exposure can occur through inhalation, ingestion, or skin and eye contact. Depending on the specific pesticide and the degree of exposure, this can result in various health issues.Moreover, pesticides pose a threat to the environment. They can contaminate soil and water sources, harming beneficial insects, wildlife, and fish. Improper use can also damage the plants we intend to safeguard, disrupting ecosystems and leading to long-term environmental
consequences. That is why it is crucial to provide training for the potato value chain actors directly involved in the storage, distribution, and/or application of pesticides.

Target Audience

Terms and Conditions

• We reserve the right to modify the timetable listed above. This means we may need to cancel or postpone a training session for various reasons, including the last-minute unavailability of facilitators and an insufficient number of participants. Registered participants will be promptly notified and reimbursed if necessary if this occurs.
• Participants are expected to have good and fast internet access to prevent disconnections during the course. ZeroHunger Consulting is not responsible for any disruptions at the participant’s end.
• The training will be conducted in English or French; no translation will be available during the course.

Training materials

This course is based on training materials developed by the International Potato Center(CIP) under the funding of the German Government through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. They are published and freely accessible through the Internet.

Course content

This course shares knowledge of best practices for the safe and effective use of pesticides to control potato pests, diseases, and weeds in the context of smallholder farmers. What sets it apart is that it is led by the co-authors of the training materials. However, they no longer work at publishing institutions.