A farmer with a basic phone can now receive weather alerts, agronomy tips, input prices and mobile payments, yet many digital agriculture projects stall because the technology does not fit how smallholders actually farm, sell and borrow. Newcomers to the field need a grounded start rather than a catalogue of gadgets.
Over five days, participants explore the agritech landscape from the farmer's side: mobile and USSD advisory, voice and SMS services, e-extension, digital input and produce marketplaces, mobile money and digital credit, farm record apps, satellite and weather data, low-cost sensors and drones, traceability and farmer registries. They learn how to assess user needs, choose appropriate tools, address connectivity, literacy, gender and trust barriers, protect farmer data and measure uptake. A practical design clinic produces a small pilot plan. The programme is written for extension officers, cooperative and farmer group leaders, NGO field staff, agribusiness outreach teams, county agriculture staff and young entrepreneurs entering the sector. Classroom, online and in-house sessions are available, concluding with a CPD-accredited certificate. You return able to judge a digital solution critically and introduce one with farmers rather than for them.
Digital tools are changing how smallholders obtain information, inputs, finance and buyers. Mobile money has already reshaped payments, and a growing set of services now covers advisory, insurance, pest alerts, soil testing and market linkages. Yet adoption among small farms stays patchy, and many projects collapse once donor funding ends because they ignored costs, trust and local context.
The Fundamentals of Digital Agritech for Smallholders Training Course presents the field in plain terms for people who are new to it. The opening sessions cover the smallholder environment and the problems technology can and cannot solve. The programme then surveys the main categories of agritech, including advisory and e-extension, digital marketplaces, financial services, farm management and record keeping, remote sensing and weather data, precision tools and supply chain traceability. Cross-cutting sessions deal with inclusion, data protection, affordability, business models, partnerships and impact measurement.
Learning is hands-on. Participants test sample apps and services on their own devices, role-play farmer interviews and design a small pilot with clear indicators. The programme ends with each participant presenting a pilot proposal and a checklist for deciding when a digital approach is worth adopting.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Participants finish the course with:
The course is introductory, practical and device-friendly. Participants will experience:
Day 1: Smallholder Farming and the Digital Opportunity
Day 2: Advisory, E-Extension and Farm Records
Day 3: Markets, Payments and Finance
Day 4: Data, Sensors and Remote Tools
Day 5: Inclusion, Business Models and Piloting
No prior technology background is needed. The programme suits people who work with or serve smallholder farmers, including:
Participants who attend all sessions and present a pilot plan are awarded a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion by Vision Reach Global Consultancy.
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By the end of the Fundamentals of Digital Agritech for Smallholders programme, you'll be able to describe the smallholder context and identify problems where digital tools add real value, compare the main categories of agritech and their suitability for low-connectivity settings, use mobile advisory, e-extension and farm record tools to support farmers, and explain how digital payments, credit and insurance services work for smallholders. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
No prior technology background is needed. The programme suits people who work with or serve smallholder farmers, including: Agricultural extension officers and field facilitators, Cooperative and farmer group leaders, NGO and development project staff in agriculture, Agribusiness outreach and out-grower scheme managers, County and ministry agriculture officers, Rural bank, SACCO and microfinance staff serving farmers, Young agripreneurs and start-up founders, and Telecom and mobile money agents working with rural customers.
Fundamentals of Digital Agritech for Smallholders 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 Digital Agritech for Smallholders 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 Digital Agritech for Smallholders starts November 2, 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 Digital Agritech for Smallholders Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Fundamentals of Digital Agritech for Smallholders 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 Digital Agritech for Smallholders 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 Digital Agritech for Smallholders 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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