Training Course in Organic Farming for Nutritious and Healthy Food Crops Production

INTRODUCTION

Organic farming is a type of farming which avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and livestock feed additives. Organic farming as an alternative form of farming can be cost effective as a result of lack of use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Moreover, it can result to production of healthy food free from harmful chemicals, artificial flavors and preservatives, reduced risk of food contamination with pesticides residues and positive environmental effects in terms of reduced soil degradation in nutrients. This 5 days course will equip the participants with knowledge of how to produce organically.

DURATION

5 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Agriculture Extension service providers
• Research organizations
• Non-government organizations
• Development organizations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the training participants will:

• Learn the scope and nature of organic farming
• Select appropriate organic management systems.
• Understand the environmental, economic and political issues concerned with organic farming.
• Explain the role of living organisms and decomposing organic matter in creating and maintaining an appropriate soil condition for successful organic farming.
• Apply appropriate weed management practices.
• Select and apply appropriate pest and disease management practices for both animal and plant production.
• Design an appropriate system for organic production of plants and livestock.
• Markets and marketing of organic products.
• Health benefits of organic products

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1

• Introduction to Organic Farming
• Integrated Farm Management Systems
• Organic Management Issues

Module 2

• Organic Management Issues
• Weed Management
• Pest and Disease Management
• Biological pest control
• Livestock Management

Module 3

• Pasture Management
• Crop Management
• Demand for organic products
• Markets and marketing of organic products.

Module 4

• Organic products in the export market
• Policy regulations of organic farming.

Module 5

• Health benefits of organic products
• Field visits to farmers producing organically

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TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location. For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700 or +254 759 285 295. You can also email us on: [email protected]

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.

TRAINING FEE

The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700/+254 759 285 295 or Email: [email protected]