8 Topics
5 Days
40 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
- Farmers and agricultural producers
- Agricultural extension officers
- Agronomists and agricultural scientists
- Agroecology practitioners
- Farm managers and supervisors
- Agricultural consultants and advisers
- Soil and land management specialists
- Climate-smart agriculture professionals
- Environmental and natural resource management officers
- Agroforestry practitioners
- Rural development professionals
- Food security and livelihoods specialists
Session Objectives
- Understand the principles of agroecology. Identify the key components of sustainable farming systems. Evaluate the role of biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems. Develop strategies for integrated pest and disease management. Design diversified and resilient farming systems. Assess the social, economic, and ecological benefits of agroecology. Apply agroecological practices to improve soil health and fertility. Promote the adoption of agroecology in different agricultural contexts.
About the Course
The Agroecology, Climate Resilience and Sustainable Farming Training Course equips participants with practical knowledge and skills to apply ecological principles to agricultural production while improving soil health, biodiversity, resource efficiency, and farm resilience.Participants will learn how to assess farm ecosystems, identify opportunities for agroecological improvement, manage natural resources efficiently, and develop farming systems that are better adapted to climate variability, drought, soil degradation, pests, diseases, and other agricultural risks.Through practical exercises, case studies, farm-planning activities, and group discussions, participants will develop skills in agroecological farm design, sustainable production planning, resource management, biodiversity enhancement, climate adaptation, and monitoring of farm sustainability.The training also considers the economic and social dimensions of sustainable agriculture, including farmer livelihoods, local food systems, market opportunities, knowledge sharing, community participation, and inclusive agricultural development.
Curriculum & Topics
8 Topics | 40 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Defining agroecology and its core principles
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Workshop 1.2:
The history and evolution of agroecology
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Workshop 1.3:
Comparing agroecology with conventional agriculture
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Workshop 1.4:
The role of agroecology in sustainable development
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Workshop 1.5:
Ethical considerations in agroecology
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Workshop 2.1:
The importance of soil biodiversity
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Workshop 2.2:
Building soil organic matter
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Workshop 2.3:
No-till farming and reduced tillage
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Workshop 2.4:
Composting and vermicomposting
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Workshop 2.5:
Soil conservation techniques
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Workshop 3.1:
The role of biodiversity in ecosystem services
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Workshop 3.2:
Promoting beneficial insects and pollinators
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Workshop 3.3:
Creating habitat for wildlife
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Workshop 3.4:
The importance of genetic diversity
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Workshop 3.5:
Managing ecological interactions
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Workshop 4.1:
Ecological principles of pest management
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Workshop 4.2:
Biological pest control
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Workshop 4.3:
Cultural practices for pest and disease suppression
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Workshop 4.4:
Use of biopesticides
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Workshop 4.5:
Monitoring and evaluation of IPM strategies
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Workshop 5.1:
Principles of crop rotation
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Workshop 5.2:
Intercropping and polycultures
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Workshop 5.3:
Agroforestry systems
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Workshop 5.4:
Integrating livestock into agroecosystems
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Workshop 5.5:
Designing for resilience
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Workshop 6.1:
Water conservation strategies
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Workshop 6.2:
Rainwater harvesting
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Workshop 6.3:
Efficient irrigation techniques
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Workshop 6.4:
Drought-resistant cropping systems
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Workshop 6.5:
Water quality management
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Workshop 7.1:
The role of traditional knowledge
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Workshop 7.2:
Community-based agriculture
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Workshop 7.3:
Local food systems
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Workshop 7.4:
Fair trade and ethical markets
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Workshop 7.5:
Economic viability of agroecology
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Workshop 8.1:
Participatory action research
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Workshop 8.2:
Farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange
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Workshop 8.3:
Policy support for agroecology
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Workshop 8.4:
Market development for agroecological products
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Workshop 8.5:
The future of agroecology
