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Name: Agricultural Innovation and Technology Training- Kenya
Price: 1200 KES
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Agricultural Innovation and Technology Training- Kenya

Category: Climate Change and Agriculture Training

Overview

The Expedition

Agricultural Innovation & Technology Training equips participants with the expertise to apply modern tools, practices, and strategies that drive agricultural transformation. The course covers digital technologies, climate-smart solutions, mechanization, and inclusive innovations that enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability. Participants learn to harness innovation for sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship. Training is offered in in-person, virtual, and in-house formats. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate that affirms their capability to lead change in the agricultural sector.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the role of innovation and technology in sustainable agriculture.
Explore digital tools and precision farming solutions.
Apply climate-smart technologies and resilient farming systems.
Promote inclusive innovation for smallholder farmers.
Strengthen innovation ecosystems and policy support for ag-tech.

Target Audience

Agricultural extension officers and researchers
Agripreneurs, cooperatives, and farm managers
Policy makers and development practitioners
ICT professionals working in agri-tech
NGOs and donor-funded project implementers

Training Duration

Classroom: 5 Days

Online: 7 Days

Training Modules

1: Foundations of Agricultural Innovation

Concepts of innovation in agriculture and rural development
Types of agricultural innovations (institutional, technological, social)
Innovation systems and stakeholder mapping
Challenges and enablers of agri-innovation adoption
Models of agricultural innovation platforms

2: Digital Agriculture and Smart Farming

Use of ICTs in extension and advisory services
Mobile applications for market access and weather forecasting
Drones, sensors, and satellite imaging in precision agriculture
Data analytics, artificial intelligence, and farm management systems
Barriers to digital adoption among smallholders

3: Climate-Smart and Sustainable Technologies

Climate-smart agriculture principles and practices
Conservation agriculture, agroforestry, and water harvesting
Renewable energy solutions for rural farming (solar, biogas)
Integrated pest and nutrient management systems
Technologies for improving soil health and biodiversity

4: Mechanization and Agro-Processing Innovations

Appropriate and scalable farm machinery for smallholders
Mechanization service provision models
Post-harvest handling and agro-processing equipment
Value addition innovations and product development
Financing and leasing models for technology uptake

5: Building Innovation Ecosystems and Scaling

Multi-stakeholder partnerships in agri-tech
Enabling policy and regulatory frameworks
Role of research institutions and innovation hubs
Gender-inclusive and youth-driven innovation models
Funding and scaling innovations through incubators and accelerators

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.