International course on Integrated pest management and food safety

The challenge of combining pesticide use and ensuring safe food

In recent decades, consumers have become increasingly concerned about the quality and safety of their food. Public and private standards for pesticide residues have become stricter than ever before. But while there are plentiful technical solutions, the application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is still a struggle for many farmers. Read more

Application Interested candidates can apply to Centre for Development Innovation, Wageninen UR for admission to the training. Course date:     19 May - 06 June 2014 Deadline NFP:   01 October 2013 Deadline:          07 April 2014 For more information and registration follow this link. Register in time NFP Fellowships For this course there is a limited number of fellowships available from Nuffic - the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for nationals of certain countries. In order to apply for this NFP fellowship, you have to register through the Nuffic Scholarship Online (SOL) system. SOL opens August 01. Applications for NFP fellowships should be submitted before 01 October 2013. You will be informed by Nuffic whether your application has been accepted. More information on the NFP fellowships. Please note that if you intend to apply for a NFP fellowship, you must also register for this course at CDI. A complete application consist of both a registration for this course and a submited application for a NFP Fellowship. Courses at CDI, proven concept & state-of-the-art science and methodology Over the last decade, more than 20,000 participants have gained access to the latest insights from research and best practices from around the world. Beginning in September 2013, all participants of our courses offered in Wageningen (the Netherlands), will use tablets as a learning tool to further increase the potential of their course.