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Organic Farming For Nutritious And Healthy Food Crops Production by FINERESULTS(m): 7:42am On Jul 10, 2023 |
FineResults Research Services would like to invite you to take part in our upcoming workshops on Agricultural courses at our FineResults Research Services training facilities in Nairobi, Kenya or online. 18th to 22nd September 2023 Organic Farming for Nutritious and Healthy Food Crops Production 20th to 24th November 2023 Organic Farming for Nutritious and Healthy Food Crops Production INTRODUCTION Organic farming is a type of farming which avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and livestock feed additives. Organic farming as an alternative form of farming can be cost effective as a result of lack of use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Moreover, it can result to production of healthy food free from harmful chemicals, artificial flavors and preservatives, reduced risk of food contamination with pesticides residues and positive environmental effects in terms of reduced soil degradation in nutrients. This 5 days course will equip the participants with knowledge of how to produce organically. DURATION 5 days WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Agriculture Extension service providers • Research organizations • Non-government organizations • Development organizations LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of the training participants will: • Learn the scope and nature of organic farming • Select appropriate organic management systems. • Understand the environmental, economic and political issues concerned with organic farming. • Explain the role of living organisms and decomposing organic matter in creating and maintaining an appropriate soil condition for successful organic farming. • Apply appropriate weed management practices. • Select and apply appropriate pest and disease management practices for both animal and plant production. • Design an appropriate system for organic production of plants and livestock. • Markets and marketing of organic products. • Health benefits of organic products TOPICS TO BE COVERED Module 1 • Introduction to Organic Farming • Integrated Farm Management Systems • Organic Management Issues Module 2 • Organic Management Issues • Weed Management • Pest and Disease Management • Biological pest control • Livestock Management Module 3 • Pasture Management • Crop Management • Demand for organic products • Markets and marketing of organic products. Module 4 • Organic products in the export market • Policy regulations of organic farming. Module 5 • Health benefits of organic products • Field visits to farmers producing organically TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location. For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: training@fineresultsresearch.org REQUIREMENTS Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops. TRAINING FEE Cost: In-person USD 1000 Online USD 900 Registration September in-person/online November in-person/online Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Services bank account one week prior to the training date and proof of payment sent to training@fineresultsresearch.org For any registration of 3 or more participants; we offer a discount of up to 10%. This course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits for in-person training. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: training@fineresultsresearch.org PAYMENT Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Limited bank before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: training@fineresultsresearch.org CANCELLATION POLICY • All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. • Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received. Visit our website for more details View Other Agricultural courses Visit our face book page Visit our linkedin page Visit our twitter account |
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