Erratic rainfall, heat stress, new pests and degraded soils are already cutting yields and incomes for farming households across Africa. Five days introduce the practical thinking behind climate-smart agriculture, which aims to raise productivity, strengthen resilience and reduce emissions at the same time. You begin with how climate change affects crops, livestock and markets, then study conservation agriculture, agroforestry, integrated soil fertility management, water harvesting, drought-tolerant varieties and climate information services.
Later sessions place these practices inside food systems: inputs, post-harvest handling, storage, markets, nutrition and gender roles. You also look at climate finance, insurance and policy incentives that help farmers adopt change. Field scenarios ask you to weigh options for a smallholder maize farm, a dairy cooperative and a horticulture group. The programme suits extension officers, agricultural officers, NGO programme staff, cooperative managers, county government planners and young agribusiness professionals who are new to the topic. Classroom, online and in-house delivery is available, with a CPD-accredited certificate. Afterwards you can screen a farming system for climate risks and propose a short list of practical, affordable adaptations.
Agriculture feeds the economy and the population in most African countries, yet it is among the sectors most exposed to climate variability. Farmers who once relied on predictable seasons now face droughts, floods and shifting pest ranges, while food systems struggle to move produce to markets without heavy losses.
The Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Systems Training Course gives newcomers a clear and balanced introduction. It explains the three pillars of climate-smart agriculture, shows how climate risk is assessed at farm and landscape level, and surveys the main practices for crops, livestock, soil and water. It then widens the lens to the whole food system, covering value chains, storage, processing, nutrition, gender inclusion and the policies and finance that make adoption possible.
The course is taught through examples rather than jargon. Participants work through short farm-level scenarios, compare practices on cost, labour and benefit, and practise explaining options in simple language to farmers. They finish by preparing an outline plan for a climate-smart intervention that they can take back to their organisation, community group or department.
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Participants leave with:
The course is hands-on and designed for non-specialists. It uses:
Day 1: Climate Change and Farming Systems
Day 2: Assessing Climate Risk and Vulnerability
Day 3: Climate-Smart Practices for Soil, Water and Crops
Day 4: Livestock, Value Chains and Food Systems
Day 5: Enabling Conditions and Action Planning
The programme is suitable for people starting or broadening work in climate-resilient agriculture, including:
On attending all sessions and completing the practical exercises, participants receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion issued by Vision Reach Global Consultancy.
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By the end of the Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Systems programme, you'll be able to explain the three pillars of climate-smart agriculture and why they matter, describe how changing climate affects crops, livestock, fisheries and rural livelihoods, assess climate risk and vulnerability at farm and community level, and recommend suitable soil, water and crop management practices for different farming systems. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The programme is suitable for people starting or broadening work in climate-resilient agriculture, including: Agricultural extension officers and field staff, County and district agriculture and livestock officers, NGO and development programme officers working on food security, Farmer cooperative and producer group managers, Agribusiness and input supplier staff, Community development and livelihoods officers, Environment and natural resource officers, and Graduates and young professionals entering the agricultural sector.
Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Systems Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Systems Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Systems starts October 19, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Systems Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Systems Training Course is pitched at beginner professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Systems Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Agriculture & Food Systems Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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