Training on GIS and Remote Sensing in Agriculture, Food Security & Precision Farming
Build practical GIS and remote sensing skills to support precision agriculture, yield forecasting, and food security planning.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
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 course equips professionals with practical geospatial skills to support modern agriculture, food security planning, and precision farming systems. It focuses on applying GIS and remote sensing technologies to monitor crops, assess productivity, manage resources efficiently, and support data-driven agricultural decision-making.
Participants gain hands-on experience in satellite imagery analysis, crop health monitoring, yield assessment, land suitability analysis, and precision agriculture applications. Emphasis is placed on translating geospatial data into actionable insights for improving farm performance, strengthening food security initiatives, and supporting sustainable agricultural development.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Farmers and agribusiness managers
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Agricultural extension officers and consultants
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Food security and development practitioners
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GIS and remote sensing professionals
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Researchers and students in agriculture and environmental sciences
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Policy analysts and planners in agriculture and food systems
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Apply GIS and remote sensing tools in agricultural planning and monitoring
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Analyze crop health, land use, and productivity using satellite data
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Support food security assessments with spatial evidence
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Implement precision farming approaches for efficient resource use
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Integrate geospatial insights into agricultural decision-making
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Geospatial Intelligence in Agriculture and Food Security
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Role of GIS and remote sensing in modern agriculture
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Agricultural and food security data sources
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Linking geospatial data to policy and farm-level decisions
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Case Study:Using GIS to support national food security assessments
Module 2: Crop Monitoring and Land Suitability Analysis
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Satellite imagery for crop identification and mapping
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Crop health indicators and stress detection
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Land suitability and zoning for agricultural production
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Case Study:Remote sensing-based crop monitoring systems
Module 3: Precision Farming and Resource Optimization
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Precision agriculture concepts and tools
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Variable rate applications and site-specific management
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Integration with sensors, IoT, and farm data systems
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Case Study:Precision farming for improved yields and cost efficiency
Module 4: GIS for Yield Forecasting and Food Security Planning
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Yield estimation and production forecasting
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Spatial analysis for food security and vulnerability mapping
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Monitoring climate and environmental risks to agriculture
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Case Study:GIS-based early warning systems for food insecurity
Module 5: Decision Support Systems & Capstone Application
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Developing GIS-based agricultural decision-support tools
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Communicating spatial insights to stakeholders
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Capstone: Design of a GIS and remote sensing application for agriculture, food security, or precision farming
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Strengthened geospatial and analytical skills
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Improved ability to interpret agricultural and food security data
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Increased confidence in applying precision agriculture technologies
Organizational Impact
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Improved agricultural monitoring and reporting systems
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Enhanced food security planning and intervention targeting
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Better resource efficiency and productivity in farming operation
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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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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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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