A lack of knowledge on integrated pest management (IPM) amongst the farmers (and sometimes field technicians) can be a barrier to responsible management and use of crop protection agents (CPAs), such as insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. Hence, addressing any knowledge gaps is a necessary first step in order for changes in behaviour to take place. This Training Guide provides training material to address training needs and offers guidance on how to adapt the core material to local conditions through the national training programmes. This guide focuses on the some of the key principles of IPM and appropriate use of CPAs. The guide presents a core training package with detailed curricula to address all aspects of responsible CPA management. The guide provides background information to support technical understanding and, through activity descriptions with notes for the facilitators, it provides sufficient guidance for trainers to be able to lead trainings on the technical content. The guide also provides step-by-step guidance to support all stages of the implementation of the training programme. Through training on the topics in the Training Guide, farmers and field technicians will learn tactics for reducing unnecessary CPA use, they will find out how to select less toxic CPAs which are registered for use on tobacco, and in particular they will learn how to manage CPAs appropriately.

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This chapter begins with an overview of the steps needed to design and implement a national training programme. Each step is then covered in detail in the subsequent sections. For example, descriptions are provided on how to plan for and conduct trainings of trainers (ToTs). In many countries where training is being implemented there will be two types of ToTs: trainings for national master trainers, and trainings for field technician trainers. These two groups are the main examples covered. Key competencies and responsibilities for the trainers at each level are described. This chapter also provides guidance on how to identify training needs, design an approach for addressing these needs, and plan for the implementation of the training programme for field technicians and farmers. A description of a modular training approach is complemented with information on other approaches for knowledge transfer such as video and radio. These other approaches can be used to re-enforce messages presented in the modular core training package. There is also a section with tips on how to facilitate participatory trainings. This chapter concludes with guidance for national adaptations of the core training package. The core training team will be responsible for working with the CABI integrated pest management country coordinators and other relevant partners to customize the materials.