Training on GIS & Remote Sensing for Agriculture
Learn how GIS and remote sensing improve agricultural planning, crop monitoring, and land management using spatial data.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
10 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
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing technologies have become essential tools in modern agriculture for monitoring crops, managing land resources, and improving agricultural productivity. These technologies enable farmers, researchers, and policymakers to analyze spatial data, monitor crop health, assess soil conditions, and make informed decisions that support sustainable agricultural practices.
This 10-day training on course equips participants with practical knowledge and technical skills to apply geospatial technologies in agricultural planning and management. The course focuses on spatial data analysis, satellite imagery interpretation, crop monitoring, land use mapping, and precision agriculture applications.
Participants will gain hands-on experience using GIS tools and remote sensing techniques to analyze agricultural landscapes, improve farm management, and support data-driven decision-making in agriculture.
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
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Agricultural professionals and agronomists
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GIS analysts and geospatial professionals
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Agricultural researchers and extension officers
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Environmental and natural resource managers
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Government officers involved in agricultural planning
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Development practitioners working in agriculture and rural development
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the fundamentals of GIS and remote sensing technologies
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Collect, process, and analyze spatial data for agricultural applications
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Interpret satellite imagery for crop monitoring and land use analysis
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Apply GIS tools for precision agriculture and farm management
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Use geospatial technologies to support sustainable agriculture and food security
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing
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Fundamentals of GIS and remote sensing
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Components of GIS systems
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Types of spatial data and data sources
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Applications of GIS in agriculture
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Case Study: GIS for agricultural planning
Module 2: Spatial Data Collection & Management
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GPS and field data collection techniques
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Data formats and spatial data management
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Data quality and metadata standards
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Practical Exercise: Collecting and organizing spatial data
Module 3: Introduction to Remote Sensing
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Principles of remote sensing
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Types of satellite imagery and sensors
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Image resolution and spectral bands
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Case Study: Satellite imagery for crop monitoring
Module 4: GIS Software & Mapping Techniques
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Introduction to GIS software (QGIS/ArcGIS)
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Creating and managing spatial layers
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Map design and visualization techniques
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Practical Lab: Creating agricultural maps
Module 5: Image Processing & Analysis
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Satellite image processing techniques
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Vegetation indices (NDVI) and crop health monitoring
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Image classification and interpretation
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Practical Exercise: Analyzing crop conditions using satellite imagery
Module 6: Land Use & Land Cover Mapping
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Land use and land cover classification methods
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Change detection analysis
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Mapping agricultural land use patterns
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Case Study: Monitoring land use changes in agricultural areas
Module 7: GIS Spatial Analysis for Agriculture
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Spatial analysis tools and techniques
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Soil mapping and agricultural suitability analysis
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Crop yield prediction using spatial data
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Practical Lab: Performing spatial analysis for farm planning
Module 8: Precision Agriculture Applications
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Introduction to precision agriculture technologies
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Using GIS for farm management and crop monitoring
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Integration of drones, sensors, and satellite data
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Case Study: Precision farming implementation
Module 9: Climate & Environmental Monitoring
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Monitoring climate impacts on agriculture
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Drought and flood risk mapping
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Environmental sustainability in agriculture
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Practical Exercise: Climate risk mapping for agricultural planning
Module 10: GIS Project Development & Applications
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Designing GIS-based agricultural projects
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Integrating geospatial technologies into agricultural decision-making
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Emerging trends in geospatial technologies for agriculture
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Final Project: Developing a GIS-based agricultural analysis project
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Practical skills in GIS and remote sensing for agricultural applications
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Ability to analyze spatial data and satellite imagery
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Improved capacity to support precision agriculture and crop monitoring
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Enhanced technical skills in geospatial technologies
Organizational Impact
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Improved agricultural planning and resource management
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Better monitoring of crops, soil, and land use changes
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Enhanced decision-making using geospatial data
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Increased adoption of precision agriculture technologies
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 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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