We all know that Songhai Farms in Porto-Novo, Benin Republic, is an agricultural training destination for most aspiring young agropreneurs in Nigeria.

Courses to learn there include:
1. Crop Production - Garden/Gardening, Compost/RCW, Agroforestry, Food Crops & Mushrooms;

2. Animal Husbandry - Poultry, Mammals, Animal Nutrition (Fish Farming & Food Processing) & Handicraft (Food + Cosmetics);

3. Renewal Energies - Biogas, Solar, Gasifier, Bio fuel & Recycling of Plastics; and

4. New Technologies - Techniques of film mulch & irrigation, Effective Microorganisms and biological controversy, Ceramic (making water filter, terracotta brick, clay pavers, etc.)


You will agree with me that if we must enjoy uninterrupted success in agriculture, then we need quality training to bridge the gap between our current capacities and achievable total productivity.

I need like-minds who can both afford and have the time to attend the training with me. We need to go as a group because it is cheaper to do so, compared to the cost of training per individual.

I intend creating a WhatsApp Group for only interested minds so that together, we can all work together towards fulfilling the requirements for the training.

If you are interested, can afford the training and have the time to attend the training, kindly drop the following information:
1. Name;
2. WhatsApp Number; and
3. Location.
Thanks.

What is the cost implications?

Here are some contents of their offer:

Crop production:
Understand and master the techniques of organic agricultural production
Master the different techniques of organic fertilizers, soil biology (compost, soil microorganisms, EM technology, development of structures of soil, green manure, RCW)
Water Management: Irrigation
Learn about carrying out activities for the cultivation of different tillage and planting (making beds and nurseries, manure application, tillage, planting / maintenance, fight against, Adventists)
Master the techniques of mulching, rotation and grafting
Know and master the various methods of biological control against predators and parasites adapted to tropical crops
Learn agricultural mechanization / use of agricultural machinery

add me we can work together. 08066200247

If one is to go as an individual, he will be paying about 12,000 FCFA (or 6,442.92 NGN) monthly, but if we are to go as a group, an individual in the group of at least six persons will pay about 10,000 FCFA (or 5,369.10 NGN) monthly.

bigsammay:
What is the cost implications?

Mind you, this is just the cost of training, excluding accommodation and upkeep cost for the period of training.

I just hope this their brochure pastes well:

TRAINING, PRODUCTION, RESEARCH & DEVELOPPEMENT
IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE





TRAINING PROGRAMS



COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE


PRESENTATION OF SONGHAI TRAINING

SONGHAI TRAINING: MISSION & VISION.
Mission
Faced with the many challenges and problems of present days (environmental, demographic, poverty ...), promoters of Songhai decided to get into a proactive vision of a transformative organization of developing companies. Songhai has initiated a unique example of functional training system based on the know-how transmitted by masters who truly imbibe moral, intellectual and spiritual dimensions of the society. For several years it has invested to produce a critical mass of men and women equipped with a new type of moral, organizational and technical capacities. It is a new body of human resources, transformed men and women with a new entrepreneurial culture.
It is to restore the concept of " Mentor - Mentee " all its content, the "know- how " whereby people learn to change their mindsets, where men and women are faced with their responsibilities, where they learn to be involved in their development, real entrepreneurs -creators with facilitators and leaders of the entrepreneurial space. In so doing, Songhaï has created the basis for a functional, human, technical and economic rooting for the entrepreneurial culture in Africa and around the world.
This new type of man is a combination of knowledge, personal skills and know -how, is illustrated in the diagram below.
   


B. Vision
The Songhai training therefore covers both human development (awakening to self-confidence, responsibility, creativity, risk-taking to support oneself, openness to others) and economic development (agriculture, livestock, fish-farming, renewable energy, agribusiness, appropriate technologies), forming a sustainable integrated agricultural system. It leads to the incubation of human resources with a legal, technical, organizational and managerial authority. This system of training helps the youths to be in the driver’s seat, endowed with functional capacities for creation and management of viable and competitive agricultural enterprises.
They have at their disposal a package of Professionals that makes them competitive and versatile.
They can be classified into three categories:
The Professionals: (versatile technicians able to master production gestures everywhere);
Farm-managers: who can mobilize and manage human, financial, technological and material resources to create goods and services that meet the needs and desires of the community;
Inventive and creative entrepreneurs: with reflex and entrepreneurial culture to channel and transform the opportunities available to them.

PEDAGOGY OF TRAINING
This pedagogy is rooted in ancient wisdom that can be the credo of Songhai training: " Go to the people, live with them. Learn from them. Love them. Start with what they know. Plan with them. Built on what they have. Teach by showing. Learn by doing. Do not conform, but transform. Do not relieve but release. And when with the best leaders, the work is done, the task accomplished, the people will say we have done it ourselves." Lao Tsu, founder of the Tao philosophy, 600 BC.
Specifically, the pedagogical training involves two actors:
The learner who has a history, a personality, a project to consider and
The mentor who is both a producer, a trainer who knows his business, carrying the entrepreneurial spirit and passion.
The incubation of the learning process through:
"Do, that is the example, start from the action" of the master / mentor
" make do "
" do with "
"Let gradually the trainee do" with the support of the mentor in practical in micro-enterprises (industrial park).

One goes from the action with questioning, explanation, Professionals and theorizing that comes after.
This process of transferring skills is based on tools such as:
Micro-enterprises (industrial park)
Modules
Research devices
Micro-projects articulating their vision of setting up
Framework of seniors as part of inspiration.

THE TRAINING FRAMEWORK
The incubation framework established by Songhai to bring out three categories of a new type of men and women includes:
The entrepreneurial framework: it includes:
The technological park where new ideas and techniques are designed, developed, shared and contextualized and

The industrial park where the techniques and ideas are transformed into companies and many types of activities, grouped together to produce a synergy and integration.

The technological Park and the Industrial Park /production platform are real "spaces" of incubation of new skills. We call them the components of the incubation "space".
Songhai trainers: they are teachers (mentors) who truly imbibe moral, spiritual and intellectual dimensions of the society and transmit the "know how" to trainees. They are the true leaders and leaders of the entrepreneurial space.

The living environment: it includes:
Boarding (hostels and canteens, etc.). This comes in fostering the entrepreneurial park. They are places of learning the expression of community life and the implementation of human values ​​(spiritual, moral, social, etc.) that Songhai promotes. Hostel life helps the trainee to follow the principles of life that the entrepreneur faces in his/her business.
In summary, the hostel and canteen are learning elements of life ethic, better living and to create a real social human ascent.
The primary Health-care: The clean living environment, food and Sick-bay: it helps the learner to prevent diseases. It ensures the well-being of the trainee therefore directs his/her behavior and assists him/her in first-aid if necessary.
The framework for Leisure: Living as a team and accepting one another is in the structure of recreation and games. Recreational areas are a means of expression of talents other than agricultural and cultural diversity that galvanize business life of the learner on boarding. It is also a change of activity which allows the learner to ventilate his mind and better prepare to absorb more.
The administrative framework: it is the guarantor for integrity (the refusal to compromise) and responsibility. It provides policy guidance and oversees the implementation of programs and training activities following the mission of Songhaï.
The research framework and Professionals: lectures, conferences, screenings of videos that convey ideas aligned with our philosophy and library, provide support to the teacher and the learner to deepen their knowledge through confrontation of the practice on the ground compared to the theoretical data for selective absorption of knowledge.

WHO IS ELLIGIBLE FOR SONGHAI TRAINING?
The Songhai training is aimed at men and women wishing to become:
Professionals: versatile technicians, able to master production gestures everywhere.
2 and half years (18 months + 12 months): open to men and women from 18 to 35 years old, with no or little agricultural background. It is free for Beninese who are subjected to a selection via testing.
6 to 18 months: paid training, open to applicants aged 18 years old or over and of any nationality (see fee schedule below).
Farm-managers: able to mobilize and manage human, financial and technological material resources to create goods and services that meet the needs and desires of the community. 6 months - open to the public. (See fees below).
Inventive and creative entrepreneurs with reflex and entrepreneurial culture to channel and transform the possibilities within their reach.
Program of inspiration: two weeks
Entrepreneurial capacity-building: 1 to 3 months - open to the public. (See fees below).
Others: Students of agricultural colleges and universities can apply for internships and writing essays.
1 to 6 months - The duration is determined according to defined objectives.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SONGHAI TRAINING
Openness to adhere gradually to the development vision of Songhai: personal transformation
Ambition for his/her life and for the development of his/her community
Openness and ability to personal change
Demonstration of awakening, innovation and curiosity

PROFILE OF SONGHAI GRADUATE
Individuals trained at Songhai are:
The Professionals: (versatile technicians, able to master production gestures everywhere);
The farm managers: who can mobilize and manage physical, human, financial resources and technology to create goods and services that meet the needs and desires of the community;
Inventive and creative entrepreneurs: with reflex and entrepreneurial culture to channel and transform the possibilities within his/her reach.
They are able to:
Develop their setting-up plans taking into account the socio-economic context
Create and manage their business: develop a clear vision of their future and their context
Analyze their farm, their environment
Disseminate their skills and knowledge from their activities
Lead a team or a cooperative that can be applied in their community
Train rural world around them for a socio- economic dynamism and impact their environment.










OUR OFFERS:

Crop production:
Garden / gardening (carrots, lettuce, other...)
Compost / RCW
Agroforestry (grafting, forestry, nurseries, flower production)
Food crops (rice, maize, soybean, cassava , etc.).
Mushrooms

Animal Husbandry:
Poultry: Laying hens, broilers, water poultry (ducks, geese), turkeys and guinea fowls, quails, improved chickens

Mammals: Pigs, Grass cutters, rabbits, cattle, sheep, goats

Animal Nutrition

Fish farming: Production in concrete & earthen ponds and floating cages
* Artificial Insemination

Food processing:
Meat processing (meat and fish)
Pastry (cookies, cake, sandwich, etc)
Production of juice, syrup & jams
Production of soya milk & yogurt

Handicraft (food + cosmetics):
Drying (gari, fruits, vegetables)
Production of palm oil
Soap (toilet, laundry, medicated ointments)
Steaming rice &production of soybean oil

Renewable Energies :
Biogas
Solar
Gasifier
Bio fuel (Jatropha oil)
Recycling of plastic

New technologies:
Techniques of film mulch &irrigation
EM (effective microorganisms) and biological control
Ceramics (making water filter, terracotta brick, clay pavers, etc)


 CONTENT OF OUR OFFERS

Crop production:
Understand and master the techniques of organic agricultural production
Master the different techniques of organic fertilizers, soil biology (compost, soil microorganisms, EM technology, development of structures of soil, green manure, RCW)
Water Management: Irrigation
Learn about carrying out activities for the cultivation of different tillage and planting (making beds and nurseries, manure application, tillage, planting / maintenance, fight against, Adventists)
Master the techniques of mulching, rotation and grafting
Know and master the various methods of biological control against predators and parasites adapted to tropical crops
Learn agricultural mechanization / use of agricultural machinery

Animal husbandry:
Mastering the cycle of production and management of each specy (from production to processing)
Recognize and select different breeds taking into account the objectives of production
Master the reproductive cycle (recognize each sex, the conditions for the reproduction, sex ratio, etc.)
Master the power of each animal species
Know how to identify and prevent / treat various diseases for each specy (prophylaxis plan ) use EMs to prevent diseases
Be able to manage a livestock: define the objectives of production, designing and defining an investment plan , record the results, analysis and decision making

Fish farming:
Develop and maintain the facilities of fishery (concrete pond, lake, earthen pond)
Master production cycles of tilapia, carp, catfish (from production to processing )
Water quality
Know the different stages of growth for each species and its breeding
Master the reproductive cycle (recognize each sex, the conditions for the reproduction, sex ratio, etc.)
Master fish feed formulation by using local resources (earthworms, insect larvae, Azolla)
Master the technical and economic management of a fishery: managing a fish production unit until the sale of fish: set production targets, record and analyze the results.

Animal Nutrition:
Develop cost feedstuffs for fish, poultry and other farm animals
Know the need for nutrients for each specie
Understand the principles of nutrition
Know the nutritional value of raw materials and conditions of use
Master the methods of formulating Feed and use patterns
Know how to manage stocks of raw materials (to ensure good conservation )
Agribusiness:
Know the equipment and maintenance
Know the raw materials (choice and roles)
Learn and master quality control and the process of production of various food products (juice, syrup, jam, soy milk, yogurt, pastries, meats, dried fruits and vegetables)
Learn and master packaging and storage / preservation of finished products
Understand the technical and economic management of a food processing unit (from production to sale: trading account, profit, etc.)

Handicraft:
Know the equipment and maintenance
Know the raw materials (choice and roles)
Learn and master quality control and production process of different products (soaps, palm oil, gari / improved tapioca, soya oil , parboiled rice )
Learn and master packaging and storage / preservation of finished products
Understand the technical and economic management of a handicraft unit (from production to sale: trading account, profit, etc.)

Renewable energy:
Master bio energy conversion in organic waste (animal and plant ) fuel energy (biogas) and organic fertilizer ( effluent)
Using biogas as cooking energy, internal combustion of engines, refrigeration, etc.
Learn and master the setting up, production, use and management of different energies
Solar, gasifier, biofuels, etc.)
Learn and master the techniques for recycling and processing of plastics
Learn and master the techniques of management of a renewable energy unit (the introduction to performance)

NTIC:
Computer Maintenance & Electronics
Business I (generalities about computers, typing, Windows, Word, Excel)
Office II (generalities on computers, typing, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, PageMaker, Photoshop, Scanning, printing, lamination, photocopying).

Restaurant / Accommodation:
Kitchen (European & African Dishes)
Restaurant: room service

General Mechanic:
Mechanical Manufacturing (turning)
Mechanical Engineering (Welding)
Plumber (galvanizing)



OUR TRAINING COSTS
Category 1: For men and women who want to become professionals

Private ( School / University Religious)NGO / companies municipal corporations Research CentreGovernment & International OrganizationCategory 1 : professionals (FCFA/ Person/ Month) INDIVIDUAL40,00075,000 185,000 InternationalGROUP 35,000 70,000 155,000 INDIVIDUAL40,00075,000 175,000 RegionalGROUP 35,00070,000 135,000



Category 2: For men and women who want to become farm managers


Private ( School / University Religious)NGO / companies municipal corporations Research CentreGovernment & International OrganizationCategory 2 : Farm managers (FCFA/ Person/ Month) INDIVIDUAL10,00020,000 27,000 InternationalGROUP 8,500 16,500 22,000 INDIVIDUAL5,00010,00016,500 RegionalGROUP 5,00010,00015,000



Category 3: For those who want to strengthen their capacities in agricultural entrepreneurship


Private ( School / University Religious)NGO / companies municipal corporations Research CentreGovernment & International OrganizationCategory 3 : capacity building (FCFA/ Person/ Month) INDIVIDUAL15,00025,000 27,000 InternationalGROUP 10,000 22,000 25,000 INDIVIDUAL8,00012,00018,500 RegionalGROUP 5,00010,00016,500

OTHERS:

For students seeking a practical internship
This applies to students of agricultural schools, universities (e.g. Industrial Training for English-speaking countries) or any other field activities related to those of Songhaï, which during or after their education, more theory-based, are looking for a practical training on field. Prior to acceptance of any course, on a particular theme in Songhaï will be defined by all sites according to the needs.
Duration: 1 to 6 months.
Allocation of mandatory referral to learners to follow
Set objectives for the contribution of the student to be useful to Songhaï and vice versa. At the end of internship, a report or dissertation submission is compulsory.

Training on new technologies of agricultural production
Training time per module: one to two weeks

Private ( School / University Religious)NGO / companies municipal corporations Research CentreGovernment & International OrganizationPLASTIC MULCH –IRRIGATION SYSTEM –EFFECTIVE MICRO ORGANISM (EM) & BIOLOGICAL CONTROL (FCFA/ Person/ Month)INDIVIDUAL20, 00030, 00050, 000International GROUP 16, 50025, 000 35, 000INDIVIDUAL16, 50020, 00035, 000Regional GROUP 10, 00016, 50025, 000
Registering for new technologies is accepting to booster in an exceptional way your productivity and profitability!
















ACCOMMODATION & FEEDING PRICES

ACCOMMODATION:
Presidential Suite: 50,000 FCFA per night (internet connection)
VIP Room: 40,000FCFA per night (internet connection)
Mini suite: 30,000 FCFA per night
Air conditioned Room 1st category: 17,500 FCFA / night / person
Air Conditioned Room 2nd category: 15,500 CFA / night / person
Single room with fan: 5,500 FCFA / night / pers.
Double room with 2 beds 1st category: 5,000 CFA per person per night
Double room with 2 beds 2nd category: 5,500 FCFA / night or 2,750 FCFA / night / person

FEEDING:
African Restaurant:
National Food: 3,500-5,000 CFA / day / person for 3 meals of the day
Sub-regional Food: 7500-8500 CFA / day / person for 3 meals of the day
Mixed restaurant:
Breakfast: 800-1,500 CFA
Simple meal for resistance: 2,000-3,500 CFA / meal / person.
Meal (appetizer + strength + dessert): 3,500-4,500 FCFA / meal / per person (lunch or dinner).

GENERAL REMARKS:

Possibilities of combinations based on the operation of the integrated system of production activities according to the objectives of the applicant

A group is made of at least 6 people

Additional information on costs:
Artificial insemination is a specific module in a week and the cost is 500,000 CFA.
DVD, caps, T -shirts and other souvenirs of Songhai are supported by each participant
The cost of equipment such as boots as well as transportation to the other sites of Songhai or airports are at the expenses of the participants.

I am Anthony Oshogwe a Farmer living in Kano
I am interested in the Seminar My names are -
Name-Anthony Oshogwe
Whatsapp-08055554179
Location-Kano

Okay!

is it for 2weeks or a month... pls post yourwhatsapp so we can join

Name: Lani
Location: lagos
Number: 08029622710

Babatunde Damilare
08132675235
Sokoto

no need going to Benin republic. Songai is here in Enugu State. i was in their farm today,

Taiwo,
Abeokuta
08060115253

Tunde 08034246288, Lagos

ACDONCHRIS:
If one is to go as an individual, he will be paying about 12,000 FCFA (or 6,442.92 NGN) monthly, but if we are to go as a group, an individual in the group of at least six persons will pay about 10,000 FCFA (or 5,369.10 NGN) monthly. Mind you, this is just the cost of training, excluding accommodation and upkeep cost for the period of training.

its cheap. how many months? and how is the accomodation fee, transport nd feeding like. i just need a rough calculation. thanks

base on my research they have their farm in enugu and rivers state though not sure if it still function or not

Micheal
Osogbo
08037499389

Festus Oladayo Lafia, Nasarawa State 08¹46474654

dking123:
no need going to Benin republic. Songai is here in Enugu State. i was in their farm today,

...where exactly in ENUGU

Akin
Lagos
08106141420

ACDONCHRIS:
If one is to go as an individual, he will be paying about 12,000 FCFA (or 6,442.92 NGN) monthly, but if we are to go as a group, an individual in the group of at least six persons will pay about 10,000 FCFA (or 5,369.10 NGN) monthly. Mind you, this is just the cost of training, excluding accommodation and upkeep cost for the period of training.

i hope this thread is still alive cos am interested. i was planning on going there for a brief tour later in june or early july until i saw this.

Are you sure this is the current rates?

Ibrahim
09021405135
Lag

Akinpelu azeez babatunde
LAGOS
08020991750

Yes, the thread is gallantly alive. Those are their current rates as contained in their current brochure. The only thing that might be a little bit different is its equivalence in Naira because of the exchange rate between the Naira and FCFA.

Theeb:



i hope this thread is still alive cos am interested. i was planning on going there for a brief tour later in june or early july until i saw this.

Are you sure this is the current rates?

Ibrahim
09021405135
Lag

We shall discuss all of that in our WhatsApp Group once it's open.

Chibenze:

its cheap. how many months? and how is the accomodation fee, transport nd feeding like. i just need a rough calculation. thanks

base on my research they have their farm in enugu and rivers state though not sure if it still function or not

You won't understand, bro. Their farms in Nigeria can't be compared to what they have at Porto-Novo. We're in search of quality knowledge transfer.

dking123:
no need going to Benin republic. Songai is here in Enugu State. i was in their farm today,

Any more interested persons?

k

ACDONCHRIS:
You won't understand, bro. Their farms in Nigeria can't be compared to what they have at Porto-Novo. We're in search of quality knowledge transfer.

OK. I was in thier farm at Eziagu to find out a few things. they offer training too at #65,000.00 and #115,000.00 . some students from Benin are there also.

Karlman:
...where exactly in ENUGU

Opposite Oji river junction. along Awka-Enugu express.

dking123:

Opposite Oji river junction. along Awka-Enugu express.

...thanks please do you know if one could buy agricultural products from them? because i am lookin for where to buy all my agric products in enugu

Am interested, just let me know the departure date and the training duration. Ceramic production, clay papers, renewable energy, biogas and some apect of mechanical are my major area of interest.

08027345555 my whatassp

No problem. We'll soon start discussing all of these on our WhatsApp platform. Just stay tuned.

akenzua74:
Am interested, just let me know the departure date and the training duration. Ceramic production, clay papers, renewable energy, biogas and some apect of mechanical are my major area of interest.