Training on Agricultural Data Systems & Digital Agriculture
Learn digital agriculture tools, agricultural data systems, and precision farming technologies to improve productivity and data-driven farm management.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
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
Digital technologies are transforming the agricultural sector by enabling better data collection, analysis, and decision-making. Agricultural data systems and digital agriculture tools help farmers, agribusinesses, and policymakers improve productivity, optimize resource use, and enhance sustainability across agricultural value chains.
This course equips participants with practical knowledge on how to use digital tools, data platforms, and information systems to support modern agriculture. The programme focuses on agricultural data collection, farm management systems, digital advisory platforms, precision agriculture technologies, and data-driven decision-making.
Participants will gain practical skills to leverage agricultural data and digital technologies to improve farm productivity, enhance agricultural planning, and strengthen agricultural information systems.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend
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Agricultural extension officers
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Agronomists and agricultural researchers
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Agribusiness managers and value chain professionals
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Data and ICT specialists in agriculture
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Government officers in agricultural planning and policy
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Development practitioners working in digital agriculture initiatives
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of digital technologies in modern agriculture
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Apply agricultural data systems for farm and agribusiness management
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Use digital platforms for agricultural advisory and extension services
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Analyze agricultural data to support decision-making
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Implement digital agriculture solutions for improved productivity
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Digital Agriculture
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Overview of digital agriculture and smart farming concepts
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Role of data in agricultural decision-making
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Digital transformation in agricultural value chains
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Key digital agriculture technologies and platforms
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Case Study: Digital agriculture initiatives improving farm productivity
Module 2: Agricultural Data Collection & Management
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Types of agricultural data (farm, weather, soil, market data)
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Digital tools for agricultural data collection
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Data management systems for agriculture
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Ensuring data quality, reliability, and security
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Practical Exercise: Designing a farm data collection system
Module 3: Farm Management Systems & Digital Advisory Platforms
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Digital farm management systems and applications
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Mobile advisory platforms for farmers
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Decision support systems for agriculture
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Integrating agricultural data into farm planning
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Case Study: Digital advisory systems for smallholder farmers
Module 4: Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming Technologies
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Precision agriculture technologies and tools
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Remote sensing, sensors, and farm monitoring systems
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Digital irrigation and crop monitoring solutions
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Integration of IoT and agricultural data systems
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Workshop: Designing a digital farming solution
Module 5: Data Analytics & Future of Digital Agriculture
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Agricultural data analysis and visualization
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Data-driven decision-making in agriculture
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Policies and frameworks for digital agriculture
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Emerging technologies in smart farming
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Group Project: Developing a digital agriculture strategy
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Improved understanding of digital agriculture technologies
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Skills in agricultural data collection and management
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Ability to apply digital tools for farm management and decision-making
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Enhanced capacity to support data-driven agricultural development
Organizational Impact
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Improved agricultural planning and productivity through data use
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Strengthened agricultural information systems and data management
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Enhanced digital agriculture programs and initiatives
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Better decision-making in agricultural policy and agribusiness operations
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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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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