Course Overview
This 5 day training explores innovative models for sustainable agriculture and land restoration, equipping participants with strategies to rehabilitate degraded lands while maintaining agricultural productivity. The course emphasizes climate-smart practices, ecosystem-based approaches, and socio-economic models that ensure food security and environmental sustainability.
Duration
5 days
Target Audience
- Agricultural planners and extension officers
- Environmental and natural resource managers
- NGOs and development agencies
- Policy makers in agriculture and environment
- Researchers in sustainable agriculture
Organizational Impact
- Integration of sustainable agriculture into institutional policies
- Improved capacity for land restoration initiatives
- Increased productivity while conserving resources
- Stronger alignment with climate adaptation and food security programs
Personal Impact
- Enhanced knowledge of sustainable agricultural models
- Skills in land restoration techniques
- Improved ability to implement climate-smart agriculture
- Stronger leadership in sustainability projects
Course Outline
Course Objectives
- Understand sustainable agriculture principles and practices
- Apply land restoration models in various contexts
- Integrate ecosystem services in agricultural planning
- Build resilience to climate variability
- Promote inclusive and community-driven agricultural transformation
Course Modules
Course Modules
Module 1: Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
- Overview of sustainability in agriculture
- Agroecology and ecosystem services
- Climate-smart agriculture approaches
- Case Study: Sustainable rice intensification in Madagascar
Module 2: Land Restoration Models
- Community-based land restoration approaches
- Ecosystem-based restoration models
- Public-private partnerships in land restoration
- Case Study: Farmer-managed natural regeneration in Niger
Module 3: Sustainable Agricultural Practices
- Integrated soil fertility management
- Crop diversification and rotations
- Organic farming methods
- Case Study: Organic farming systems in Uganda
Module 4: Climate Change and Agriculture
- Impacts of climate variability on agriculture
- Adaptation strategies for resilience
- Role of technology in climate-smart agriculture
- Case Study: Drought-resilient maize in Southern Africa
Module 5: Policy and Institutional Frameworks
- National policies supporting sustainable agriculture
- International conventions and commitments
- Institutional roles in agricultural sustainability
- Case Study: Agricultural policy reforms in Brazil
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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.
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:
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 outreach@indepthresearch.org
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