INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Integrated Water Resource Management and Climate Change Course! In this dynamic program, participants will delve into the critical intersection of water resource management and climate change adaptation. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of sustainable water practices, emphasizing the impact of climate change on water availability, quality, and distribution. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, attendees will explore innovative strategies for managing water resources in the face of a changing climate. Whether you are a water resource professional, environmental scientist, policymaker, or researcher, this course provides a unique platform to enhance your expertise. Join us to explore cutting-edge solutions, collaborate with experts, and gain practical insights that will empower you to address water challenges in our increasingly climate-vulnerable world.
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is intended for various actors in the Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior agricultural officials and policy makers) working with communities, in governments, funding agencies, Research organizations and non-government organizations among others for Agriculture support activities and other development programmes.
Course Level:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand validated and participatory approach to designing and implementing effective ISHFM programs
- Apply a participatory approach to designing and implementing an ISHFM program.
- Understand soil fertility concepts and factors that make a soil fertile and productive.
- Gain knowledge on how to identify soil nutrient problems and opportunities.
- Understand soil fertility enhancing strategies that maximize profits and agronomic use efficiency.
- Understand the methodologies and tools to assess suitability, economic feasibility, and impacts of ISHFM on agricultural production, soil fertility, and the environment.
- Understand how to promote ISHFM to farmers and other stakeholders.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- Introduction to ISHFM and basic concepts
- Soil Fertility and soil health
- Physical, chemical and agronomic characteristics of soils
- Problem Soils (Saline, sodic, saline-sodic, and acid sulfate soils)
- Remedial measures and management techniques for selected problem soils
- Soil Fertility Management
- Overview of nutrition and plant growth
- Diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies and corrective measures
- Organic and inorganic fertilizers
- Livestock integration
- Criteria for fertilizer recommendations
- Roles of organic matter and its maintenance
- Integrated plant nutrition systems
- Soil Conservation
- Mechanics of soil erosion
- Soil erosivity and erodibility
- Maximizing on-farm recycling of nutrients
- Mechanical and biological measures for erosion control
- Tillage management
- Crop management practices
- ISHFM Strategies to Maximize Profits and Agronomic Use Efficiency
- Reducing nutrient losses - blocking nutrient flows from leaving the farm
- Better management of available resources - managing internal flows of nutrients
- Improving the efficiency of nutrient uptake
- Economic considerations
- Computer-based decision support tools
- Extension Techniques
- Overview of agricultural extension approaches
- Conceptual framework for agricultural extension campaign
- Extension program planning and implementation
- Farmer training
- Non Agronomic Soil Components
- Support for rural credit systems
- Market-oriented institutional changes
- Improving linkages between research and extension support institutions
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued 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 to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 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:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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