Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Background

Agriculture is the backbone of many developing economies, serving as a key driver for economic growth, employment, and food security. However, the sector faces significant challenges, including the need to increase productivity without compromising environmental sustainability and the quality of lifestyle. This training program is designed to address these challenges by equipping participants with the knowledge and skills required to implement sustainable practices that balance yield improvement with human and environmental stewardship.

Key Course Highlights

  • Understanding Greener Revolution and Its Trade-offs: Explore the historical and contemporary impacts of Greener Revolution, and learn how to mitigate its environmental and social trade-offs.
  • Seed Breeding and Innovation: Delve into modern seed breeding techniques that enhance crop resilience and boost yield, ensuring food security in the face of climate change and other threats.
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Learn to implement IPM strategies that minimise the use of harmful pesticides while maintaining crop health and productivity.
  • Regulatory and Policy Frameworks: Develop robust policies that support sustainable agriculture and ensure the safe use of agricultural inputs, protecting both the environment and public health.
  • Integrated Chain Systems: Ensure a seamless flow of information, products, and services across the agricultural value chain, enabling more efficient production, better quality control, and enhanced market access.

Global Benefit of Sustainable Practices and Food Security

As the world grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and a growing population, the need for sustainable agricultural practices has never been more urgent. Food security is not only a national priority but a global one, with far-reaching implications for economic stability, public health, and social well-being. This training program is an opportunity for Ministries of Agriculture and all public institutions with responsibility for food security to further strengthen their role in safeguarding their nation’s food security and promote sustainable practices that align with global standards.

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Who is it for?

The training is designed for:

  • Principal officers and senior leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture
  • Heads of parastatals under the Ministry
  • Key decision-makers in State Ministries of Agriculture
  • Regulatory bodies and policymakers involved in the agricultural sector
  • Private sector stakeholders, including farmers, agribusiness executives, input suppliers, and processors
  • Industry professionals from seed, fertilizer, and pesticide companies
What you will learn
The program aims to equip participants with the latest knowledge and skills on sustainable agricultural practices, from both operational and regulatory perspectives.
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Fees

The fee for our programs are structured based on client requirement. Our full content package typically includes Tuition, Course Materials, Field trip for practical application of learning, Accommodation with breakfast, Lunch and light refreshment throughout the course, a Guided Tour of the city of Manchester or any tourist attraction nearby and a Souvenir. Only the items in bold come as standard, other items are subject to client requirement.

VAT

We do not have to charge UK Value Added Tax (VAT) if you can provide written confirmation from your government or its accredited representative that you are “employed by the government in furtherance of its sovereign activities”. In all other cases, we will have to charge VAT (currently 20%) in addition to the fee.

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