UCC Short Courses 2023/2024 | The University Of Cape Coast (UCC) short courses 2023/2024 for Farmers, NGO’s and Organized Groups.
The management of the University Of Cape Coast (UCC) has released the 2023/2024 short courses for farmers, NGO’s and Organized as slated below.
UCC Short Courses 2023/2024 for Farmers, NGO’s and Organized groups
COURSE TITLE
DATE
TARGET GROUP
CONTENTS
PERIOD
FEES (GH₵)
Pig farming as a business
August, 6-10
Established pig farmers,
Beginners in the industry,
Those interested in going into pig farming,
Those managing pig farms,
Teachers/instructors of pig production in the various secondary and technical schools
Selecting foundation/breeding stock for pigs
Preparing and feeding pigs from farrowing to maturity
Managing pregnant and lactating sows
Managing piglets and fattening growers for market
Preparing a simple housing unit for pigs
Preventing and controlling diseases in pigs
Preparing various products from pigs
Preparing simple budget and business plan for funding
5 days
1000
Plant protection and quarantine
August, 6-10
Staff of the following institutions:
Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate
Customs Excise and Preventive Service
Immigration Service
Environmental Protection Agency
Ministry of Agriculture
Plant Inspectors
All types of agricultural enterprises in crop value chain
Centres of phytosanitary diagnostics and forecasts
Centres of plant quarantine, control and toxicological laboratories
What is Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)?
The purpose, goals, and importance of PPQ
Organization of PPQ and relation to other government agencies.
Role of State and other agencies like PPRSD, Customs and Border Control
Current Plant Protection and Quarantine Issues in Ghana
Legislations governing plant protection and quarantine in Ghana and worldwide
Conducting border safeguarding
Understanding tools and methods in plant protection and safeguarding Identifying and diagnosing quarantine pests
5 days
1000
Safe handling and use of chemicals in crops
August, 13-16
Crop farmers
Individuals/Instructors who handle chemicals
Staff of EPA
Agrochemical dealers
MoFA staff
Sanitary staff from various institutions
Any other interested person
Preparing pesticides for use
Dealing with environmental impact issues and chemic fates of pesticide chemical
Understanding various pesticide and right-to-know laws related to pesticide usage.
Proper pesticide applications
Observing harvest intervals after application
4 days
1000
For Further information, call Dr Julius Hagan on 0243253220
