Training on Agri-Extension Services & Farmer Capacity Development
Build skills to design and deliver impactful agricultural extension and farmer training programs that drive adoption and productivity.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course strengthens institutional and field-level capacity in the design, delivery, and management of effective agricultural extension and farmer training systems. It provides a structured and results-oriented approach to modern extension services by integrating proven extension models, adult learning methodologies, and digital advisory tools.
The course focuses on farmer-centered, climate-smart, inclusive, and data-informed extension strategies that support improved adoption of agricultural innovations, enhanced productivity, and resilient farming systems. Emphasis is placed on planning, implementation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement of extension programs, ensuring alignment with national agricultural priorities and development frameworks.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Agricultural extension officers and advisors
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NGO and development practitioners
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Cooperative and farmer organization leaders
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Agribusiness field officers
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Trainers and capacity-building specialists
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Government agriculture staff
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply modern agricultural extension approaches
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Design and deliver effective farmer training programs
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Use participatory and adult learning techniques
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Integrate digital tools into extension delivery
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Monitor and evaluate extension outcomes
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Agricultural Extension Services
- Role and evolution of agricultural extension
- Farmer-centered and demand-driven extension
- Public, private, and pluralistic extension models
- Case Study:Transitioning from top-down to participatory extension systems
Module 2: Farmer Training Methodologies & Adult Learning
- Adult learning principles and facilitation skills
- Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and demonstration plots
- Designing effective training materials and sessions
- Practical Exercise:Designing a farmer training session
Module 3: Communication, Advisory & Digital Extension Tools
- Effective communication with farmers
- Digital advisory platforms and mobile-based extension
- Use of radio, SMS, and social media for extension
- Case Study:Using digital tools to expand extension reach
Module 4: Promoting Technology Adoption & Climate-Smart Practices
- Behavioral change and adoption barriers
- Climate-smart agriculture and sustainability
- Gender-responsive and inclusive extension approaches
- Case Study:Scaling adoption of improved farming practices
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
- Monitoring extension performance and outcomes
- Feedback mechanisms and learning loops
- Reporting, accountability, and impact measurement
- Capstone Activity:Developing an extension service and farmer training improvement plan
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Enhanced extension and facilitation skills
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Improved communication and adult training techniques
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Stronger ability to promote technology adoption
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Increased confidence in engaging diverse farmer groups
Organizational Impact
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More effective and responsive extension services
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Higher farmer adoption of improved practices
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Improved productivity and livelihoods
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Stronger monitoring and accountability of extension programs
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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