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Course Overview
This simplified course provides aspiring agripreneurs with foundational knowledge and practical skills to start, grow, and manage a successful agribusiness. The course is structured into four key modules:
Module 1: Basic Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Explore what it means to be an entrepreneur, identify market gaps and customer needs, and develop a business idea. Gain insights into personal mindset diagnostics to ensure entrepreneurial success.
Module 2: Design Thinking
Learn the six-stage design thinking process to identify problems, understand customer needs, and create low-cost prototypes. Apply practical exercises to develop problem statements, customer insights, and MVP plans for your agri-innovation.
Module 3: Business Startup
Focus on business registration, vision and mission setting using the McKinsey 7S model, value proposition development, branding, and sales strategies. Learn to craft a compelling business pitch.
Module 4: Business Planning
Delve into business operations, cost management, revenue generation, and risk management. Develop a business strategy using the Lean Canvas model while focusing on talent and risk management.
Course Objectives
Learners will understand what to take on entrepreneur journey
Learners will understand how to create low-cost prototypes and test ideas using the design thinking process.
Learners will appreciate importance of business registration, create a compelling value proposition and apply effective sales, and marketing strategies to attract and engage customers.t
Learners will understand the best-practices in operating successful agribusiness
Expected Outcomes
State the knowledge, skills, and competencies learners will acquire after completing the course. These should align with the course objectives.
Course Overview
This module offers an in-depth exploration of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the agricultural sector. The course examines how agricultural activities, including livestock farming, soil management, and deforestation, contribute to the release of greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. It highlights the direct and indirect consequences of climate change on crop yields, food security, and farmers' livelihoods, and national economic growth in Africa.
This module is designed to empower a wide audience including agricultural students, upcoming climate advocates, smallholder farmers, and large-scale producers with the knowledge and tools to understand the relationship between agriculture and climate change.
Course Objectives
- Equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of climate change and its underlying causes in the agriculture sector.
- Educate learners on the role of the agriculture sector in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Provide insights into the impact of climate change on agriculture.
Expected Outcomes:
- Learners will have a clear understanding of climate change and its relationship to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Learners will be able to identify unsustainable agricultural practices that contribute to GHG emissions and environmental degradation.
- Learners will have increased ability to recognize gaps in current agricultural systems and develop sustainable solutions to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change within the agricultural sector.
Target audience
- Agriculture students
- Small holder & Large scale farmers
- Climate advocates
- Researchers
Course Overview
This course delves into the necessity and urgency of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) in mitigating the impacts of climate change on global agriculture systems. It covers the principles and components of CSA, national and global policies promoting its adoption, and innovative practices designed for adaptation and mitigation of climate change in agriculture. Through this course, learners will explore techniques and strategies to help transform agriculture into a climate resilient, environmentally friendly, productive and profitable sector.
Course objectives
To provide an understanding of the principles and components of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and its role in addressing the effects of climate change.
To clearly explain innovative, evidence-based techniques and technologies that enhance climate resilience in crop and livestock production.
To clearly explain national and global policies that support the adoption of CSA and sustainable farming practices.
To detail the importance of CSA practices in building resilient agricultural systems and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to;
Identify key agricultural practices that contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Critically assess the effectiveness of CSA practices in both adaptation and mitigation efforts in agriculture.
Identify gaps in current adaptation and mitigation strategies within agricultural systems, particularly in African contexts for improvements.
Apply and adopt CSA practices for a resilient agriculture system and food security.
Target audience
Smallholder farmers.
Acknowledgement
This module has been created and reviewed by the Food Security for Peace and Nutrition Africa team.
Course Overview
Cabbage is one of the most widely cultivated and consumed vegetables in Kenya, playing a vital role in both food security and the livelihoods of farmers. Despite its significance, cabbage farmers continue to face numerous challenges, including market fragmentation, pest and disease pressures, and the effects of climate change. This course is designed to equip farmers and agricultural professionals with sustainable farming practices that not only enhance yields but also address these challenges throughout the year.
The course covers key aspects of cabbage farming, including best practices for planting and transplanting, ensuring efficient establishment of crops in diverse conditions. Fertilizer and compost manure application will be addressed to help learners understand the role of nutrients in enhancing cabbage growth. Crop care and management techniques, such as pest and disease control, irrigation, and weed management, will ensure the sustainability and health of cabbage crops
It is an essential resource for both smallholder and large-scale farmers looking to optimize yields and adopt more sustainable practices. Agricultural students and professionals will gain valuable insights that complement their academic and research endeavors. Moreover, agricultural scientists and researchers will find this manual a useful reference for best practices and innovations in maize production, supporting their ongoing work and contributions to the field.
Course Objectives
To provide an understanding of cabbage production in Kenya, covering key agricultural practices and regional considerations.
To strengthen skills in sustainable cabbage production techniques, promoting environmentally friendly and climate-resilient farming practices.
To provide a detailed overview of the current landscape of cabbage production in Kenya, including trends and challenges.
To build proficiency in post-harvest management, with a focus on strategies for reducing losses and improving food safety.
Expected outcomes
Improved understanding of cabbage production in Kenya, including region-specific practices and environmental considerations.
Strengthened capacity to implement sustainable practices along the cabbage value chain, promoting climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
Enhanced skills in applying best post-harvest strategies, effectively minimizing losses and waste maintaining quality.
Increased ability to identify and analyze gaps in cabbage production, fostering opportunities for further research and innovation.
Target audience.
Smallholder farmers
Large scale farmers
Agricultural students
Agricultural scientists
Researchers
Course overview
Sweet potato farming plays a crucial role in Kenya’s agriculture, significantly impacting food security, household livelihoods, and the national economy. Sweet potatoes are a nutritious tuber, widely consumed across all social classes in Kenya. They are not only a staple food that often replaces bread but also a key component in the diet of many households due to their rich nutritional benefits. They are a vital crop in combating micronutrient deficiencies due to their high vitamin and mineral content. The growing market demand for sweet potatoes is driven by their health benefits, making them an alternative to many consumers.
This manual aims to support a diverse range of stakeholders in the sweet potato value chain by providing practical and comprehensive guidance tailored to Kenya’s varied farming conditions. It offers insights into cultivating sweet potatoes effectively, considering the unique environmental and geographical factors of different regions to enhance productivity.
Additionally, the manual addresses current challenges in sweet potato farming, including unsustainable practices, and offers recommendations for adopting climate-resilient and environmentally friendly methods. It is an essential resource for smallholder and large-scale farmers looking to improve yields and maintain high-quality production. Agricultural students, professionals, scientists, and researchers will find valuable information that complements their studies and research, supporting ongoing advancements in sweet potato farming.
Course Objectives
To provide a comprehensive understanding of sweet potato production in Kenya, covering key agricultural practices and regional considerations.
To strengthen skills in sustainable sweet potato production techniques, promoting environmentally friendly and climate-resilient farming.
To offer a detailed overview of the current landscape of sweet potato production in Kenya, including trends and challenges.
To build proficiency in post-harvest management, with a focus on strategies to reduce losses and improve food safety.
Expected Outcomes
Improved understanding of sweet potato production in Kenya, including region-specific practices and environmental factors.
Enhanced capacity to implement sustainable practices along the sweet potato value chain, fostering climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
Strengthened skills in applying best post-harvest strategies, effectively minimizing losses and waste while maintaining product quality.
Increased ability to identify and analyze gaps in sweet potato production, fostering opportunities for further research and innovation.
Target audience.
Smallholder farmers
Large scale farmers
Agricultural students
Agricultural scientists
Researchers
Module 1: Introduction to Sweet Potato Growing in Kenya 3
Module 2: Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Sweet Potato Production 6
Module 3: Crop Management and fertilizer application 10
Module 5: Pest and Disease Management in Sweet Potato Production 11
Module 6: Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling of Sweet Potatoes 15