The war hit the Ukrainian agricultural sector hard not only with missiles but also with a shortage of people. Thousands of specialists have gone abroad, while others have been mobilized or changed their profession. Elevators and grain processing plants are increasingly staffed by people without sufficient training. And while in the field you can still rely on the experience of senior agronomists, post-harvest handling and storage of grain requires precise knowledge, technological discipline and responsibility. A mistake at this stage can cost the farmer the entire harvest, SEEDS writes.
That is why the free online courses of the educational platform for agribusiness AgriAcademy.org are now becoming an effective tool for Ukrainian farmers. Established at the initiative of the EBRD, this educational platform of certified free courses for agribusiness has proven its effectiveness in wartime, when access to education is limited and the need for advanced training is greater than ever. AgriAcademy does not just teach – it preserves the professional potential of the agricultural sector, helping businesses operate steadily and professionals develop.
A new course has been added to the platform: “Post-harvest handling and storage of grain”. It is aimed specifically at those who want to deepen their knowledge in grain processing, improve the quality and safety of crop storage, avoid losses and ensure stable operation of the enterprise.
The curriculum covers all key stages of post-harvest grain preparation: from the organization of acceptance to storage, ventilation, pest control, and quality control.
Take the course at AgriAcademy.org
The students will gain a systematic understanding of the technological process at elevators and grain receiving facilities, learn about the physical and physiological properties of grain masses, self-heating and post-harvest ripening processes, and methods of preventing storage losses.
The course consists of 11 thematic modules, including:
The program also includes a module on visiting a working enterprise, a practical component that allows you to see the technologies in action.
Who teaches the course
The course was prepared by leading experts from Ukrainian universities:
Who is this course for?
For technologists, elevator operators, farmers, students of agricultural specialties – anyone who wants to understand how to preserve grain without loss and make the post-harvest processing process as efficient as possible.
Terms of participation
The course is free, available online at a convenient time, and you will receive a certificate upon completion.
Today, when the agricultural sector holds the economic frontline of the country, knowledge is becoming no less a strategic resource than fuel or seeds. AgriAcademy provides this knowledge openly, free of charge, and most importantly, practically.
So if you work with grain, this course is an opportunity to strengthen not only your business but also the food security of Ukraine.
You can register and take the course on the website: AgriAcademy.org.
Today, the platform offers 30+ online courses – more than 300 hours of practical training in agronomy, management, technology, processing, storage, etc. Each course includes a knowledge test.
The creation and management of the platform (including course development, study tours, etc.) is supported and funded by the EBRD, as well as the
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