Welcome to Introduction to Agricultural production
Instructor: Moses Kipkosgei | Agribusiness Management Trainee, KSTVET
Welcome to your online learning space! This platform has been carefully designed to help you understand the foundations of agronomy, from soil science and crop management to harvesting and post-harvest handling.
Whether you're here to sharpen your skills or begin your agricultural journey, this course will guide you through practical, real-world content at your own pace or under guided instruction.
What You’ll Learn:
Core Principles of Agronomy – Soil, water, and crop interactions
Modern Farming Techniques – Planting, weed control, harvesting
Post-Harvest Practices – Storage, packaging, value addition
What You Can Do Here:
Access lessons, notes, and multimedia content
Submit assignments and take quizzes
Discuss with peers and ask questions in forums
Track your performance and progress
This course supports both asynchronous (self-paced) and synchronous (real-time) learning experiences. Be sure to explore all sections and participate actively.
This course introduces learners to fundamental practices in crop production, emphasizing sustainable approaches for enhanced yield and resource use efficiency. Learners will explore land preparation, irrigation and water management, and nutrient requirements for different crops.
The unit blends theoretical understanding with hands-on activities to build competencies necessary for effective farm management and agronomic decision-making.