Nursery management, tree propagation and marketing: A training manual for smallholder farmers and nursery operators

Introduction

Published by ICRAF, this manual is intended to provide training support aimed at farmers and nursery operators to promote the propogation and establishment of small-scale nurseries. 

Goals & Methods

To achieve the aim of encouraging superior techniques and materials for superior planting, the document offers five modules. Each module covers a different step in the nursery establishment process, from sourcing and selecting seeds to establishing a nursery business. 

Conclusion & Takeaways

The manual states that participants should be able to demonstrate effective skills in establishing and tending successful nurseries. Overall, the manual is intended to be utilized by trainers/trainees in a variety of time periods and contexts.