7 Topics
5 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
- Farmers and agricultural producers
- Smallholder and commercial farmers
- Agricultural extension officers
- Agronomists and agricultural scientists
- Farm managers and supervisors
- Climate-smart agriculture professionals
- Soil and water management specialists
- Irrigation and water resource professionals
- Agricultural consultants and advisers
- Rural development practitioners
- Drought and climate resilience specialists
Session Objectives
- Understand the science of drought and its increasing impact on global and local agricultural systems. Identify and assess the vulnerability of different farming systems to drought conditions. Learn and apply effective soil moisture management techniques for improved water retention. Explore and implement various water harvesting and conservation methods suitable for drought-prone areas. Gain knowledge of drought-tolerant crop varieties and strategies for crop diversification. Develop and utilize early warning systems and climate information for proactive drought preparedness.
About the Course
The Drought-Resilient Agriculture and Climate-Smart Farming Training Course equips participants with practical knowledge and skills to develop agricultural systems capable of maintaining productivity and livelihoods under drought, water scarcity, and changing climatic conditions.Participants will learn how to assess farm vulnerability to drought, select appropriate adaptation strategies, improve water and soil management, and develop resilient crop and livestock production systems. Through practical exercises, case studies, and farm-planning activities, the training provides practical approaches for reducing drought-related losses and strengthening agricultural resilience.
The course also examines early warning systems, climate information, livelihood diversification, sustainable land management, resource efficiency, and risk management, enabling participants to integrate drought preparedness and adaptation into farm and agricultural development plans.
Curriculum & Topics
7 Topics | 5 Days
-
Subtopic 1.1:
Defining meteorological, agricultural, and hydrological drought.
-
Subtopic 1.2:
Analyzing the causes and frequency of drought in vulnerable regions.
-
Subtopic 1.3:
Assessing the environmental, economic, and social impacts of drought on farming communities.
-
Subtopic 1.4:
Exploring the link between climate change and increasing drought severity.
-
Subtopic 1.5:
Case studies of drought impacts on diverse agricultural systems; this module provides foundational knowledge.
-
Subtopic 2.1:
Principles of healthy soils for enhanced water infiltration and storage.
-
Subtopic 2.2:
Techniques for improving soil organic matter content.
-
Subtopic 2.3:
Conservation tillage and its role in soil moisture conservation; this module covers practical soil techniques.
-
Subtopic 2.4:
Managing soil cover through mulching and cover cropping.
-
Subtopic 2.5:
Measuring and monitoring soil moisture levels.
-
Subtopic 3.1:
Implementing on-farm rainwater harvesting structures (e.g., bunds, terraces).
-
Subtopic 3.2:
Designing and managing small-scale irrigation systems for efficient water use.
-
Subtopic 3.3:
Utilizing drought-tolerant irrigation methods like drip irrigation; this module focuses on water infrastructure.
-
Subtopic 3.4:
Exploring methods for reducing water loss through evaporation and runoff.
-
Subtopic 3.5:
Community-based approaches to water resource management; this module highlights collective action.
-
Subtopic 4.1:
Identifying and selecting crop varieties with inherent drought tolerance.
-
Subtopic 4.2:
Strategies for diversifying crops to spread drought risk.
-
Subtopic 4.3:
Integrating traditional knowledge of drought-resilient crops; this module explores crop choices.
-
Subtopic 4.4:
Implementing agroforestry systems for enhanced resilience.
-
Subtopic 4.5:
Managing crop rotations and intercropping in drought-prone conditions; this module discusses system design.
-
Subtopic 5.1:
Understanding the pillars of climate-smart agriculture: productivity, adaptation, mitigation.
-
Subtopic 5.2:
Applying climate-smart practices to enhance drought resilience.
-
Subtopic 5.3:
Utilizing climate information services for decision-making; this module links climate data to farming.
-
Subtopic 5.4:
Integrating livestock management for drought adaptation.
-
Subtopic 5.5:
Exploring the role of technology in climate-smart drought response; this module covers modern tools.
-
Subtopic 6.1:
Assessing and mapping drought risks at the farm and regional levels.
-
Subtopic 6.2:
Developing drought preparedness plans.
-
Subtopic 6.3:
Understanding and utilizing early warning systems for drought; this module focuses on forecasting.
-
Subtopic 6.4:
Implementing drought emergency response measures.
-
Subtopic 6.5:
Strategies for post-drought recovery and rehabilitation; this module addresses the full cycle.
-
Subtopic 7.1:
Analyzing agricultural policies that support or hinder drought resilience.
-
Subtopic 7.2:
Exploring the role of government and institutions in providing drought support.
-
Subtopic 7.3:
Accessing financial tools and insurance for drought risk transfer; this module covers economic aspects.
-
Subtopic 7.4:
Strengthening farmer organizations and community networks for collective action.
-
Subtopic 7.5:
Advocating for policies that promote drought-resilient agriculture; this module addresses systemic change.
