Training on Agricultural Value Addition & Post-Harvest Management
Build skills in post-harvest management and value addition to improve product quality, reduce losses, and increase agribusiness profitability.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course focuses on enhancing agricultural profitability through effective value addition and post-harvest management practices. It equips participants with practical and strategic skills to reduce post-harvest losses, improve product quality, extend shelf life, and access higher-value markets.
Key areas include post-harvest handling, processing technologies, quality assurance, packaging, storage, regulatory compliance, and agribusiness commercialization. Learning is reinforced through applied case studies, practical exercises, and the development of value addition strategies suitable for diverse agricultural enterprises.
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
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Farmers and agribusiness operators
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Agro-processors and food entrepreneurs
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Farmer cooperatives and producer organizations
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Agricultural extension officers
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NGOs and development practitioners
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Professionals involved in food systems and agribusiness
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand principles of agricultural value addition and post-harvest management
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Apply best practices in post-harvest handling and loss reduction
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Identify viable value addition and processing opportunities
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Implement quality control, food safety, and storage solutions
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Develop market-oriented value-added agricultural products
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Plan and manage value addition enterprises sustainably
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Agricultural Value Addition
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Concepts and importance of value addition
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Overview of agricultural value chains
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Opportunities in value-added agriculture
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Case Study:Transforming raw produce into high-value products
Module 2: Post-Harvest Losses and Management Strategies
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Causes of post-harvest losses
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Harvesting, handling, and transportation best practices
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Loss assessment and mitigation techniques
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Case Study:Reducing post-harvest losses in fresh produce supply chains
Module 3: Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Technologies
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Sorting, grading, and packaging
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Storage systems: ambient, cold storage, and controlled environments
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Shelf-life extension techniques
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Case Study:Improved storage solutions for perishable crops
Module 4: Processing Technologies for Value Addition
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Primary and secondary processing methods
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Small- and medium-scale processing technologies
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Equipment selection and operational considerations
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Case Study:Establishing small-scale agro-processing units
Module 5: Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Standards
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Food safety principles and hygiene practices
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Quality control systems and traceability
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Compliance with local and international standards
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Case Study:Implementing quality assurance systems in agro-processing
Module 6: Packaging, Branding, and Product Presentation
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Packaging materials and technologies
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Labeling requirements and branding strategies
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Consumer preferences and product differentiation
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Case Study:Branding and packaging for market success
Module 7: Market Access and Commercialization Strategies
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Market analysis and pricing strategies
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Domestic, regional, and export market opportunities
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Distribution channels and partnerships
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Case Study:Commercializing value-added agricultural products
Module 8: Financial Planning and Investment for Value Addition
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Costing and profitability analysis
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Financing options for value addition enterprises
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Investment appraisal and risk assessment
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Case Study:Financial planning for agro-processing ventures
Module 9: Sustainability, Waste Management, and Innovation
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Sustainable processing practices
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By-product utilization and waste reduction
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Innovation and technology adoption
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Case Study:Circular economy approaches in agro-processing
Module 10: Capstone Value Addition & Post-Harvest Strategy Development
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Development of a value addition and post-harvest management plan
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Presentation and peer review
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Action planning and implementation roadmap
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Enhanced technical knowledge in post-harvest handling and processing
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Improved entrepreneurial and decision-making skills
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Increased capacity to develop market-ready agricultural products
Organizational Impact
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Reduced post-harvest losses and improved efficiency
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Higher product quality and market competitiveness
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Strengthened agribusiness profitability and sustainability
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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