Training Course on Climate-Resilient Crops and Farming Techniques

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change and Agriculture

ü  Understanding climate change and its impact on farming

ü  Global and regional climate trends affecting agriculture

ü  Key vulnerabilities in crop production systems

ü  Principles of climate-smart agriculture (CSA)

ü  Practical Session: Climate risk assessment for farms

Module 2: Climate-Resilient Crop Selection and Breeding

ü  Characteristics of drought and heat-tolerant crops

ü  High-yielding and stress-resistant crop varieties

ü  Participatory plant breeding techniques

ü  Seed banking and preservation of indigenous crops

ü  Practical Session: Field trial of resilient crop varieties

Module 3: Soil and Water Conservation Techniques

ü  Soil health and fertility management under climate stress

ü  Conservation tillage and mulching practices

ü  Rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation methods

ü  Contour farming and terracing for erosion control

ü  Practical Session: Building small-scale water retention systems

Module 4: Agroforestry and Sustainable Land Use

ü  Benefits of integrating trees with crops and livestock

ü  Selecting suitable tree species for agroforestry

ü  Carbon sequestration and biodiversity enhancement

ü  Silvopastoral systems for climate adaptation

ü  Practical Session: Designing an agroforestry plot

Module 5: Drought and Flood-Resistant Farming Practices

ü  Adaptive planting calendars for erratic rainfall

ü  Flood-tolerant rice and other waterlogging-resistant crops

ü  Microclimate modification techniques

ü  Use of cover crops to reduce soil degradation

ü  Practical Session: Simulating flood and drought response strategies

Module 6: Integrated Pest and Disease Management

ü  Climate-induced pest and disease outbreaks

ü  Biological control and natural pest predators

ü  Resistant crop varieties and crop rotation strategies

ü  Reducing pesticide dependency through ecological methods

ü  Practical Session: Field identification of pest-resistant crops

Module 7: Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming Technologies

ü  Remote sensing and GIS for climate adaptation

ü  IoT and sensor-based irrigation systems

ü  Mobile apps for weather forecasting and farm management

ü  Drones and AI in precision farming

ü  Practical Session: Using a weather app for farm planning

Module 8: Post-Harvest Management for Climate Resilience

ü  Reducing post-harvest losses in extreme weather

ü  Solar drying and other climate-smart storage techniques

ü  Value addition for climate-affected produce

ü  Market linkages for resilient crops

ü  Practical Session: Constructing a solar dryer

Module 9: Policy and Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture

ü  National and international climate adaptation policies

ü  Accessing grants and funding for resilient farming

ü  Farmer cooperatives and collective adaptation strategies

ü  Climate insurance for smallholder farmers

ü  Practical Session: Drafting a funding proposal

Module 10: Farmer Field Schools and Community Adaptation Strategies

ü  Participatory learning and farmer-to-farmer training

ü  Community-based climate adaptation planning

ü  Success stories from climate-resilient farming projects

ü  Developing local early warning systems

ü  Practical Session: Conducting a farmer field school session

About the Trainers

Our trainers are seasoned agricultural experts with over 15 years of experience in climate-smart farming, agronomy, and rural development. They have worked with international organizations such as FAO, IFAD, and national agricultural research institutes, providing practical and research-backed training.

Quality Statement

We are committed to delivering high-impact training programs that combine academic rigor with practical relevance. Our courses are continuously updated to reflect the latest trends and best practices in climate change and agriculture.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961