Training on AgriTech Adoption & Digital Tools for Smallholders
Build capacity to adopt AgriTech solutions that improve smallholder productivity, resilience, and market access.
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 smallholder agriculture by improving productivity, market access, and resilience. This training equips participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in adopting affordable and scalable AgriTech solutions tailored to smallholder contexts.
Participants will explore digital tools for farm management, advisory services, climate information, financial inclusion, and market linkages. The course emphasizes user-friendly technologies, local adaptation, and inclusive adoption strategies that support smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and extension systems.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Smallholder farmers and farmer group leaders
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Agricultural extension officers
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Cooperative and producer organization managers
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NGO and development practitioners
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AgriTech solution providers and facilitators
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Youth and women in agribusiness
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand key AgriTech concepts and tools
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Identify suitable digital tools for smallholder farming
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Apply digital solutions for farm management and advisory services
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Improve market access using digital platforms
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Support sustainable and inclusive AgriTech adoption
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to AgriTech & Digital Agriculture
- Overview of AgriTech and digital transformation
- Opportunities and challenges for smallholders
- Digital inclusion and affordability considerations
- Case Study:Successful digital advisory services for smallholder farmers
Module 2: Digital Farm Management & Advisory Tools
- Mobile-based farm management applications
- Digital extension and e-advisory platforms
- Weather, climate, and early warning systems
- Practical Exercise:Using a mobile app for farm planning and record-keeping
- Module 3: Digital Financial Services & Risk Management
- Mobile money and digital payments
- Digital credit, insurance, and savings solutions
- Managing climate and market risks using digital tools
- Case Study:Using digital finance to manage smallholder farming risks
Module 4: Digital Market Access & Value Chain Integration
- E-marketplaces and digital trading platforms
- Price information systems and market intelligence
- Traceability and quality assurance tools
- Case Study:Linking smallholders to markets through digital platforms
Module 5: Scaling Adoption, Capacity Building & Sustainability
- Strategies for scaling AgriTech adoption
- Training-of-trainers (ToT) approaches
- Gender-responsive and youth-inclusive adoption
- Future trends in smallholder digital agriculture
- Capstone Activity:Developing an AgriTech adoption plan for a smallholder context
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Improved digital literacy for agricultural applications
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Increased confidence in using AgriTech tools
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Enhanced farm planning and decision-making skills
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Better access to market, climate, and financial information
Organizational Impact
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Increased adoption of digital agriculture solutions
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Improved productivity and farm-level efficiency
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Stronger extension and advisory service delivery
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Enhanced inclusion of youth and women in 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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