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Training on Agroforestry Systems and Practices for Sustainable Land Use

Master agroforestry practices that combine trees, crops, and livestock to optimize land productivity and promote sustainable agriculture.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

Agroforestry integrates trees, crops, and livestock to create sustainable and productive land-use systems. This course provides professionals, land managers, and agribusiness leaders with strategies to optimize land productivity, enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and achieve long-term environmental and economic benefits. Participants will learn how to design, implement, and manage agroforestry systems that balance ecological sustainability with commercial viability.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Farmers and agribusiness managers

  • Forestry and environmental specialists

  • Agricultural extension officers

  • Sustainability and land-use planners

  • Policy makers and NGO staff working on agriculture and environmental management

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply the principles and benefits of agroforestry for sustainable land use.

  • Design integrated systems combining trees, crops, and livestock.

  • Enhance soil fertility, water retention, and biodiversity through agroforestry.

  • Evaluate economic and ecological trade-offs in land-use planning.

  • Implement strategies that align with sustainable agriculture and climate resilience goals.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Agroforestry

  • Principles and types of agroforestry systems

  • Environmental, social, and economic benefits

  • Global trends and policy frameworks

  • Case Study: Designing a multi-purpose agroforestry system for sustainable production

Module 2: Soil and Water Management in Agroforestry

  • Soil fertility improvement techniques

  • Water conservation and irrigation strategies

  • Erosion control and land restoration practices

  • Case Study: Enhancing degraded land productivity using tree-crop-livestock integration

Module 3: Crop and Tree Integration

  • Selection of suitable tree and crop species

  • Spatial arrangement and intercropping strategies

  • Balancing competition and complementarity in plant growth

  • Case Study: Optimizing yield in a fruit tree and cereal crop system

Module 4: Livestock and Agroforestry

  • Integrating livestock into tree-crop systems

  • Benefits for soil fertility, pest control, and farm income

  • Managing grazing and animal welfare in mixed systems

  • Case Study: Designing a silvopastoral system for sustainable land use

Module 5: Economic and Market Considerations

  • Assessing profitability and risk in agroforestry

  • Value addition and market access for agroforestry products

  • Cost-benefit analysis and long-term investment planning

  • Case Study: Developing a market-oriented agroforestry plan for a commercial farm

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact:

  • Improved land productivity and resource efficiency

  • Enhanced environmental compliance and sustainability

  • Access to diversified income streams from agroforestry products

  • Long-term resilience against climate and market risks

Individual Impact:

  • Mastery of integrated agroforestry planning and management

  • Ability to optimize ecological and economic benefits from land use

  • Enhanced decision-making for sustainable agricultural systems

  • Increased professional capacity in land-use and natural resource management

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.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

Basic knowledge of agriculture or land management is beneficial but not mandatory.

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