Training on Sustainable & Regenerative Farming Practices
Build practical skills in sustainable and regenerative agriculture through this intensive 10-day training course.
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
The course is a 10-day intensive programme designed to build practical and strategic capacity in environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially inclusive farming systems. The course focuses on restoring soil health, improving biodiversity, enhancing water efficiency, reducing chemical dependency, and increasing farm resilience to climate change. Participants will explore regenerative principles, agroecology, conservation agriculture, integrated crop–livestock systems, and nature-based solutions, supported by practical field applications and real-world case studies.
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
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Farmers and farm managers
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Agribusiness and value-chain professionals
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Agricultural extension and advisory officers
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Development partners and NGO practitioners
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Environmental and sustainability officers
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Researchers and academic professionals
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Farmer cooperatives and producer organizations
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Apply sustainable and regenerative farming principles in practice
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Restore and manage soil health and biodiversity
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Implement water-efficient and climate-resilient farming systems
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Reduce reliance on synthetic inputs through ecological approaches
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Integrate regenerative practices into crop and livestock systems
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Develop farm-level and programme-level sustainability action plans
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture
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Principles of sustainability and regenerative farming
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Agroecology and systems thinking
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Environmental, social, and economic benefits
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Case studies: successful regenerative farms
Module 2: Soil Health and Fertility Management
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Soil biology, organic matter, and carbon sequestration
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Composting, biofertilizers, and soil amendments
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Reduced tillage and cover cropping
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Practical: Soil health assessment
Module 3: Crop Diversification and Intercropping
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Designing resilient crop rotations
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Companion planting and polycultures
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Pest and disease management using ecological methods
Module 4: Integrated Crop–Livestock Systems
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Sustainable livestock management
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Nutrient cycling between crops and livestock
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Pasture management and rotational grazing
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Practical: Designing integrated farm systems
Module 5: Water and Irrigation Management
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Water harvesting, storage, and efficient irrigation
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Soil moisture monitoring and drought mitigation
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Practical: Farm water management planning
Module 6: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
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Enhancing on-farm biodiversity
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Pollinator support and habitat creation
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Nature-based solutions for pest and soil management
Module 7: Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
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Climate-smart and adaptive farming strategies
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Risk assessment and crop-livestock adaptation
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Practical: Planning resilient farming systems
Module 8: Regenerative Technologies and Innovations
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Low-input and sustainable technology applications
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Agroforestry, biochar, and mechanization options
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Data-driven farm monitoring and digital tools
Module 9: Market Access and Sustainable Value Chains
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Certification, standards, and regenerative market opportunities
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Value addition and supply chain integration
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Practical: Linking regenerative practices to market demand
Module 10: Implementation, Scaling, and Action Planning
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Monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement
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Scaling regenerative practices at farm and community level
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Action plan development and participant presentations
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Strong practical skills in regenerative and sustainable farming
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Improved farm productivity and environmental stewardship
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Enhanced leadership in sustainable agriculture initiatives
Organizational Impact
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Adoption of sustainable farming models
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Improved environmental and climate performance
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Stronger alignment with sustainability and ESG goals
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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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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