Training on Soil Health & Sustainable Farming
Learn practical techniques to improve soil health, manage nutrients, and adopt sustainable farming systems for long-term farm success.
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
This course provides participants with practical knowledge and techniques to improve soil health while promoting sustainable farming practices. It emphasizes soil fertility management, conservation agriculture, organic farming, and climate-smart practices that enhance productivity and environmental resilience. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped to make farming systems more sustainable, profitable, and eco-friendly.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Farmers and farm managers
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Agronomists and soil scientists
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Extension officers and agricultural trainers
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NGOs and development organizations in agriculture
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Policymakers in sustainable agriculture
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Students and researchers in agricultural sciences
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand soil properties and their impact on crop production.
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Apply soil health assessment and monitoring techniques.
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Implement sustainable soil fertility and conservation practices.
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Integrate organic and climate-smart approaches into farming.
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Design and manage farming systems that balance productivity with sustainability.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Understanding Soil Health
- Soil composition, structure, and key functions in agriculture
- Importance and methods of soil testing and interpretation
- Key indicators of healthy soil and productivity
- Relationship between soil health and crop performance
- Case Study: Soil health improvement in sustainable farming systems
Module 2: Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
- Organic and inorganic soil inputs and their roles
- Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) approaches
- Composting techniques and use of biofertilizers
- Best practices for improving soil productivity sustainably
- Practical: Develop a basic soil fertility improvement plan
- Case Study: Nutrient management strategies in productive farming systems
Module 3: Soil and Water Conservation Practices
- Soil erosion causes and control methods
- Conservation agriculture principles and practices
- Role of agroforestry in soil and water conservation
- Sustainable land and water resource management
- Case Study: Soil and water conservation success stories
- Practical: Design a soil conservation plan for a farm
Module 4: Sustainable and Climate Smart Farming Practices
- Principles of organic farming systems
- Crop rotation, cover cropping, and intercropping techniques
- Climate smart agriculture strategies for resilience
- Improving sustainability and productivity in farming systems
- Case Study: Climate smart farming success models
- Practical: Develop a climate smart farm practice plan
Module 5: Soil Health Monitoring and Farm Planning
- Digital tools for soil testing and farm management
- Designing farm plans based on sustainability principles
- Monitoring soil health for long term productivity
- Integrating soil management into overall farm planning
- Case Study: Successful sustainable soil management systems
- Practical: Create a sustainable farm management plan
Where the change lands
Organization Impact:
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Improved farm productivity through sustainable soil management
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Enhanced environmental stewardship and resource conservation
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Reduced input costs through efficient soil fertility practices
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Strengthened resilience to climate change impacts
Individual Impact:
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Skills to assess and improve soil fertility and structure
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Knowledge of organic and climate-smart farming practices
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Ability to implement soil conservation techniques
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Enhanced capacity to integrate sustainability into farming decisions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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