Training on Precision Agriculture & Digital Farming Technologies
Gain practical and strategic skills in precision agriculture, digital farming systems, IoT, GIS, and drone technologies
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
The Precision Agriculture & Digital Farming Technologies Course equips agribusiness professionals, farmers, policymakers, and development practitioners with practical skills to harness data-driven, technology-enabled farming systems. The course explores how digital tools such as GIS, IoT sensors, drones, AI analytics, satellite imagery, and farm management software can optimize productivity, reduce costs, improve sustainability, and strengthen climate resilience. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to modern precision agriculture applications, decision-support tools, and implementation frameworks relevant to smallholder, commercial, and institutional farming systems.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Agribusiness managers and farm owners
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Agricultural extension officers
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Government agriculture and food security officers
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Development partners and NGO project managers
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Precision agriculture consultants
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ICT and AgriTech solution providers
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Researchers and academic professionals
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Cooperatives and farmer organization leaders
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Understand core principles of precision agriculture and digital farming
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Apply data-driven decision-making in crop and livestock production
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Use digital tools for soil, water, and crop monitoring
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Integrate GIS, drones, and IoT in farm operations
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Improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability through technology
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Develop implementation plans for digital agriculture initiatives
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Precision Agriculture
- Introduction to precision agriculture and smart farming
- Digital transformation in agriculture
- Data-driven farming systems
- Case study: Precision farming success stories in Africa
Module 2: Digital Data Collection & Farm Mapping
- GIS and GPS applications in agriculture
- Soil sampling and variable rate technology
- Satellite imagery and remote sensing
- Practical: Farm mapping and data interpretation
Module 3: IoT, Sensors & Smart Equipment
- Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture
- Smart irrigation and water management
- Climate and soil sensors
- Practical: Sensor-based farm decision tools
Module 4: Drones, AI & Farm Analytics
- Drone applications for crop health monitoring
- AI and machine learning in yield prediction
- Farm management information systems (FMIS)
- Practical: Interpreting drone and analytics data
Module 5: Implementation, Sustainability & Scaling
- Digital agriculture investment planning
- Cybersecurity and data governance in farming
- Adoption challenges and change management
- Action planning and group presentations
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Enhanced digital agriculture competencies
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Improved decision-making using real-time data
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Increased employability in AgriTech-driven roles
Organizational Impact
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Higher farm productivity and cost efficiency
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Improved climate resilience and sustainability
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Stronger data-driven agricultural programs and policies
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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