INTRODUCTION
A lot of agriculture produce are rejected in the international market because they don’t meet the international standards due to high residue levels. This course introduces participants to the importance of standards and quality systems for the agrifood sector in relation to the export market. This course is intended to inform agricultural producers targeting the international markets on the standards that are acceptable.
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is intended for staff of agricultural organizations exporting to the international market, various actors in the Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior agricultural officials, and policymakers) working with communities, in governments, funding agencies, Research organizations, non-government organizations, small and medium enterprises with a focus on the international market, farmer organizations and cooperatives producing for organizations targeting the international market.
Course Level:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, learners will have:
- Capacity to facilitate international trade
- Be able to create market transparency
- Promote quality agricultural production
- Learned to improve profitability by exporting to the international market.
- Know how to protect consumers
- Identifying differences between standards for a specific export market
- Make decisions regarding which export market to access
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- Examples of standards in agriculture in the international market.
- Food safety requirements for the international market
- Sampling methods used by inspection procedures
- Quality standards tolerances application
- Private sector quality assurance
- Implementation of standards;
- Training in using quality standards of horticultural produce;
- Training in quality production methods (quality produce),
- Export regulations of agricultural produce,
- Export markets for agricultural produce
- Storage and packaging.
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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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