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