INTRODUCTION

The rapid rise of the middle class and rising per capita income in emerging economies are leading to increasing demand for healthy, safe and sustainably produced horticultural products. These developments offer new opportunities to farmers and stakeholders involved in the Horticulture sector. However, effective growth requires the transition from highly fragmented and informal market channels to a more professional horticultural sector. A modern domestic horticulture sector may in turn open up opportunities for export markets for horticulture products. This course provides an interactive approach to strengthen your capacities and to translate the gained knowledge and skills into value for your organization and the sector as a whole. This course covers the complete horticulture value chain, including fruit, vegetable and ornamental subsectors, and both greenhouse as well as open field production.

DURATION

5 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Technical staff in the agriculture sector, policymakers, scientists, private sector professionals and programme / project managers who want to further develop the horticultural sector in their home countries or country of work.

COURSE LEVEL: Advanced

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants of the course will update and strengthen their knowledge, insight and skills on:

• Horticulture production, both protected and open field production;
• Post-harvest, quality and logistics processes;
• Technical, organisational, institutional and socio-economic aspects of horticulture value chains systems;
• Domestic and international market systems;
• International standards for good agricultural practices and quality issues in international trade;
• Relevant international institutional and policy developments, as well as the relevance to your own country;
• General principles of value chain analysis, management and integrated strategies for horticultural development;
• The role of multi-stakeholder processes in developing vibrant markets.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

MODULE 1: Horticultural production

• Horticulture production, both protected and open field production;
• Post-harvest, quality and logistics processes;
• International standards for good agricultural practices and quality issues in international trade;

MODULE 2: Institution alignment in horticultural production

• Technical, organisational, institutional and socio-economic aspects of horticulture value chains systems;
• Relevant international institutional and policy developments, as well as the relevance to your own country;

MODULE 3: Horticultural marketing

• Domestic and international market systems;
• The role of multi-stakeholder processes in developing vibrant markets.

MODULE 4: Increasing demand for horticultural products

• Increasing demand for horticultural crops
• Technologies for Value Added Horticultural Products
• Greenhouse Horticulture Market
• Horticultural Crop Production and Marketing Decision Influencing Postharvest Technology

MODULE 5: Strengthening horticultural value chains

• General principles of value chain analysis, management and integrated strategies for horticultural development;
• Implementation in practice
• Utilization and Management of Horticultural Waste
• Value Chain Management and Postharvest Handling of horticultural produce.

Below is a career path for becoming a horticultural sector development specialist:  

• Agricultural Value Chain Development and Market Linkages Course

• Causes and Minimization of Post-Harvest Losses Course

• Agriculture, Innovation and Technology Course

• Agro Entrepreneurship & Market Facilitation Course

• Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Agribusiness Course

• Marketing for Small Agribusinesses Course

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected].  

Mob: +254 715 077 817

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817.

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 or mail [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank before course start date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]

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