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Introduction to ISA
Training and education are important parts of a successful introduction of any new seed technology. There are many seminars and even workshops dedicated to these ‘new’ technologies. But too often they lack in-depth training, hands-on training, or lack the accompanying technologies needed. Although these new technologies are relatively easy to be retrieved abroad and machines, protocols, and systems can be purchased, there is often little practical information or support and little customization of those technologies. Too short courses do not enable seed men to set up a successful project at their own company with the information they received.
ISA Seed Captain Program
Setting up, in collaboration with some major seed knowledge institutions, Seed Captain Program is an in-depth and intensive training course, which offers professional seed technologists the possibility to acquire very rigorous theoretical and practical training in different aspects related to seeds, seed quality, and seed technology. Through an intensive training program, combining lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on practical's, the participants will get all information, training and background to implement a practical test system in their own environment.
Lectures will be given by top professionals and will encompass the standard technologies with the newest development in the addressed field.
Participants are stimulated to prepare a thesis on a challenge they meet in daily practice and test various potential solutions. The guidance for this study will be performed by members of the scientific board on a confidential basis. The preparation of the thesis should involve at least 320 hours. It can be conducted as part of the professional tasks of the participants.
After active participation in at least seven modules, including preparing a thesis the participants can be nominated for receiving the International Seed Academy degree of Seed Captain.
ISA courses to be offered in 2023 (Thailand)
