Practical Courses That Change Livelihoods

Master the full cycle of organic production — from land preparation to harvest and post-harvest handling — for vegetables, fruits and staple crops.

What you’ll learn

• Land preparation, composting and organic soil building
• Seed selection, nursery management and transplanting
• Organic pest and disease control
• Harvesting, handling and storage

For: New and practicing farmers, youth groups, women farmers

Learn how to test, build and maintain living soils that produce more with fewer inputs, year after year.

What you’ll learn

• Soil testing and reading soil health indicators
• Composting, mulching and cover cropping
• Correcting pH and nutrient deficiencies naturally
• Preventing erosion and soil degradation

For: Farmers, agronomists, extension officers

Grow high-value crops year-round under protected conditions, using water and space efficiently.

What you’ll learn

• Greenhouse design, siting and construction basics
• Climate control, ventilation and irrigation
• High-value crop selection and rotation
• Disease prevention in protected environments

For: Commercial growers, agripreneurs, youth groups

Protect your crops using natural predators, trap crops and organic sprays — without relying on harsh chemicals.

What you’ll learn

• Identifying common pests and beneficial insects
• Preventive practices: crop rotation and companion planting
• Safe use of botanical and organic sprays
• Monitoring and record-keeping

For: Farmers, garden managers, school garden coordinators

Start a profitable rabbitry with minimal space and capital. Learn housing, breeding, feeding and marketing.

What you’ll learn

• Hutch construction and hygiene
• Breeding cycles and record keeping
• Feeding and disease prevention
• Slaughter, packaging and market access

For: Youth, women farmers, smallholder households

Produce honey, beeswax and propolis with low investment. Learn hive management, harvesting and product marketing.

What you’ll learn

• Hive types and siting near nectar sources
• Colony management and pest control
• Safe honey harvesting and processing
• Value addition: wax products and branding

For: Youth, women’s groups, farmers adding new income streams

Produce premium organic fertilizer using worms — a low-cost, high-return business with steady local demand.

What you’ll learn

• Setting up a vermicompost unit at any scale
• Managing worm health and reproduction
• Harvesting and packaging vermicompost and leachate
• Pricing and selling to local farmers

For: Youth, women’s groups, farmers, agripreneurs

Make your own high-quality compost, bokashi and liquid fertilizers from farm and kitchen waste.

What you’ll learn

• Compost heap design and management
• Bokashi and liquid fertilizer brewing
• Balancing nutrients for different crops
• Packing and selling to fellow farmers

For: Farmers, youth groups, urban gardeners

Preserve fruits, vegetables and herbs using the sun — cut post-harvest losses and create shelf-stable products.

What you’ll learn

• Solar dryer design, sizing and construction
• Preparing fruits, vegetables and herbs for drying
• Quality control, packaging and shelf life
• Costing and pricing dried products

For: Value-adders, women’s groups, food processors

Design and manage water-efficient irrigation for reliable production even in dry seasons.

What you’ll learn

• Choosing between drip, sprinkler and manual systems
• Sizing pumps, tanks and pipes
• Water scheduling and saving techniques
• Maintenance and troubleshooting

For: Farmers, greenhouse operators, youth groups

Build farming systems that withstand drought, unpredictable rains and a changing climate.

What you’ll learn

• Drought-resistant crops and varieties
• Water harvesting and conservation techniques
• Agroforestry and shade management
• Season planning around climate patterns

For: All farmers, community leaders, extension workers

Move from farming to running a real business — with planning, costing, marketing and record-keeping.

What you’ll learn

• Writing a simple, bankable business plan
• Costing, pricing and profit analysis
• Record keeping and basic accounting
• Marketing, branding and customer care

For: Agripreneurs, youth, women’s cooperatives

Transform raw produce into higher-value products — jams, juices, flour, dried snacks — to earn more from every harvest.

What you’ll learn

• Selecting products based on local demand
• Safe food handling and hygiene
• Packaging, labelling and branding basics
• Pricing and selling to retailers

For: Women’s groups, youth, food processors, agripreneurs

Use simple digital tools to manage records, access markets, get weather updates and grow your online presence.

What you’ll learn

• Using mobile apps for farm records
• Weather and market price apps
• Selling through WhatsApp, Facebook and online marketplaces
• Basic photo and content creation for social media

For: Youth, agripreneurs, tech-savvy farmers

Manage money with confidence — budget, save, borrow wisely and plan for the seasons ahead.

What you’ll learn

• Household and farm budgeting
• Saving and planning for lean seasons
• Understanding loans, interest and repayment
• Simple record keeping for decision-making

For: Farmers, women’s groups, youth, cooperatives