IPM for Avocado with a specific focus on the newly emerging pest Persea mites (Oligonychus perseae) - Ethiopia - December 2025
Completion requirements
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Registration is possible only by invitation from COLEAD
Integrated Pest Management for Avocado
Food Production and Processing
In-person
You want to develop your skills on the identification, monitoring and management of the main pests and diseases for the avocado crop and specifically the newly emerging Persea Mite (oligonychus perseae)?
This training is for you!
The MAHEBER programme, implemented by COLEAD, is part of the Green Business Development for Sustainable Agro-Food Systems in Ethiopia initiative, funded by the European Union under the NDICI-Global Europe instrument and included in the Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) for Ethiopia 2024-2027.
This communication has been produced with the financial support of the EU.
Its contents are the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the EU.
Who this training is for and what you will learn
- Company : Farm owners/ Managers | Horticultural Producers | Crop Protection Managers | Crop Field Scouts
At the end of this training, you will be able to:
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Identify key avocado pests and diseases prevalent in Ethiopia
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Implement effective monitoring by establishing regular avocado orchard scouting routine using standardized methods and tools e.g., scouting forms
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Assess the robustness of their current pest and disease management strategy and estimate their current yield losses due to pest and disease pressure
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Draft the pest and disease monitoring strategy, including methodology and equipment for their farm operations
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Record/ scout and analyze scouting data and apply economic thresholds for timely interventions
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Select the most appropriate control measure based on pest pressure, feasibility, registered and approved products
- Implement intergrated pest management for Persea Mites
To ensure a successful learning experience, please review the course prerequisites before registering.
- Working for a company already active in avocado production and/or packaging in Ethiopia
Will be shared together with the mail confirming your selection to participate
Logistical conditions
Here you will find the conditions for participant coverage by the beneficiary organization and by COLEAD according to the Cost-sharing Principle agreed in the development project.
For the proper conduct of the training, participant attendance is mandatory from the first to the last day of training. Costs incurred due to the absence of registered participants will be charged to their company (meals, coffee breaks and possible accommodation). It is important that each participant fully commits and participates actively. The benefit they will derive from this training depends on it. All participants must respect the schedules indicated in the detailed training program and/or specified by the trainer(s). All participants, without exception, must sign a daily attendance list. Training certificates will be provided only to participants who attend the entire training.
In some training sessions, COLEAD materials and training materials will be provided to you. These documents will be useful in your daily activities and in improving good practices. We ask you to keep them carefully and make them available to your organization and staff.
The support provided by COLEAD to beneficiary companies and organizations is based on a policy of costs shared between these beneficiaries and COLEAD.On this basis, COLEAD will cover:
- Training costs (room and equipment rental, training materials, trainer fees);
- Meal costs for all training days;
- Accommodation costs under certain conditions and for the training period (see point 8).
- All other expenses that may be necessary (transportation, overnight stay and/or meals before and/or after training, etc.).
- Any extras (internet and telephone connections, taxi, etc...). Therefore, please provide extra money or a credit card to cover these possible expenses.
- Logistics and transportation costs for the expert-coach during the coaching phase (in the case of practical exercises carried out within your organization and benefiting from individualized coaching (=Time 2/PTS))
Only participants who have received prior confirmation of participation from COLEAD will benefit, and within the limit of services reserved by COLEAD and detailed below:
- During training days, all participants will be served within the training center: a morning and afternoon coffee break, as well as lunch.
For participants located far from the training venue (more than 1h30 travel time), and only with prior agreement from COLEAD. COLEAD may directly cover the half-board accommodation costs of participants, under the following conditions:
- During training days, these participants will be accommodated in half-board at the training center/hotel selected by COLEAD. This includes overnight stay, breakfast and dinner.
- Accommodation will be provided from the evening before the training until the morning after the end of the training.
- Participants must comply with the services reserved by COLEAD.
- Any extras (bar, telephone, ...) must be paid directly by the participant.
- Any cost incurred by a late departure will be charged to the participant and/or their organization.
Transportation costs for the participant are the responsibility of the company. Please make the necessary arrangements for your participant to attend the training. In the case of regional/international training, COLEAD may cover and reimburse participant transportation costs according to one of the following options:
- By air, in economy class, with an exchangeable and refundable ticket only
- Via public transport (bus, train, taxi)
- By personal vehicle (if no other alternative is possible and always favoring carpooling as much as possible)
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE VALIDLY REGISTERED AFTER WRITTEN CONFIRMATION FROM US AND RECEIPT OF THIS LOGISTICS NOTE. ONLY PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION OF THEIR PARTICIPATION WILL BE AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND THE TRAINING.
To promote the best learning conditions, the number of participants for each training is limited. Therefore, you will be asked to register only if you commit to following the training in its entirety (daily attendance, activities to be carried out, etc.). Candidates who have diligently attended the course sessions will be given priority for future training and will receive a certificate of participation. Conversely, COLEAD reserves the right to refuse candidates for subsequent training if participation is deemed insufficient. In the event that the number of participants is insufficient to ensure the proper conduct of a training, COLEAD reserves the right to postpone or cancel a training. Thank you for your understanding.
Who will train you?
We are pleased to welcome today Dr.Virginia Kimani, a recognized professional in the field of Sustainable Production, with over 18 years of experience. She has accompanied numerous organizations and professionals through practical training adapted to field realities.
Passionate about IPM, Dr.Kimani will provide you with concrete tools, enriching feedback, and a dynamic pedagogical approach.
Please give him/her a warm and attentive welcome for this session!
🎤 Asmare D. M. (PhD)
We are pleased to welcome today Dr. Asmare D.M, a Senior Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research.
Passionate about food production & processing, Dr. Asmare will provide you with concrete tools, enriching feedback, and a dynamic pedagogical approach.
Please give him/her a warm and attentive welcome for this session!
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Last modified: Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 9:05 AM