Training on Agricultural Value Chain Development and Market Linkages
Learn to strengthen agricultural value chains and build market linkages for sustainable agribusiness growth.
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
This training equips participants with practical tools to strengthen agricultural value chains and create sustainable market linkages. It covers value chain analysis, stakeholder mapping, agribusiness models, financing, and market access strategies. Participants will also learn to integrate sustainability, inclusivity, and technology to improve efficiency and competitiveness across agricultural systems.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Agribusiness professionals and entrepreneurs
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Agricultural extension officers and researchers
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Development practitioners and NGO staff
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Government policymakers in agriculture and trade
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Cooperatives, farmer organizations, and producer groups
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Conduct agricultural value chain assessments and identify constraints
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Facilitate inclusive market systems that benefit smallholder farmers
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Apply tools for agribusiness financing and investment readiness
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Build effective partnerships with buyers, processors, and exporters
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Integrate sustainability and digital innovations into value chains
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Agricultural Value Chains
- Principles of agricultural value chain development
- Key stakeholders and their roles in value chains
- Dynamics of relationships within agricultural markets
- Value creation from production to market delivery
- Case Study: Successful agricultural value chain development initiative
Module 2: Value Chain Analysis and Mapping
- Tools and approaches for value chain assessment
- Identifying inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities
- Understanding market flows and actor linkages
- Improving competitiveness through value chain insights
- Practical: Map a sample agricultural value chain and identify key bottlenecks
Module 3: Market Linkages and Agribusiness Models
- Strengthening farmer and buyer relationships
- Inclusive market systems and business models
- Contract farming and cooperative structures
- Enhancing market access for smallholder farmers
- Case Study: Successful contract farming and cooperative agribusiness model
Module 4: Financing and Investment in Value Chains
- Agribusiness financing options and funding structures
- Investment challenges and risk management strategies
- Credit facilitation for agricultural enterprises
- Attracting investors into agricultural value chains
- Practical: Develop a simple investment pitch for an agribusiness value chain
Module 5: Innovation, Sustainability, and Policy Support
- Role of digital technologies in value chain development
- Climate smart and sustainable agricultural practices
- Policy frameworks supporting agricultural markets
- Enhancing resilience and productivity in value chains
- Case Study: Impact of innovation and policy support in strengthening agricultural markets
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Stronger capacity to design and implement value chain programs
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Enhanced market access for farmers and agribusinesses
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Improved competitiveness and profitability in agriculture
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Strengthened partnerships across the agricultural ecosystem
Individual Impact
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Practical skills in value chain mapping and analysis
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Improved knowledge of agribusiness financing and markets
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Stronger ability to facilitate farmer–market linkages
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Increased capacity to support inclusive and sustainable agriculture
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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