Course Description
- Focuses on optimizing water use in agriculture to improve productivity and climate resilience
- Addresses challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and food security
- Integrates water science, irrigation technologies, climate-smart practices, policy, and community engagement
- Equips participants with skills to design, implement, and manage sustainable agricultural water systems
Course Objectives
- Build understanding of the link between water, agriculture, and climate change
- Strengthen technical skills in irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and soil-water conservation
- Develop policy, planning, and financing skills for water initiatives
- Promote innovation in water-efficient and climate-resilient systems
- Enhance collaboration and community participation in sustainable water use
Impact: Participants will be able to implement practical water solutions that improve agricultural productivity and strengthen resilience to climate risks.
Specific Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Apply climate-smart water management practices in agriculture
- Implement irrigation technologies, rainwater harvesting, and watershed management
- Apply water-use efficiency and soil moisture conservation measures
- Design decentralized and sustainable water systems
- Engage with policy frameworks and financing mechanisms
- Mobilize farmers and communities in sustainable practices
- Use digital tools and smart monitoring systems
- Analyze real-world case studies on agricultural water management
Organizational Benefits
- Stronger institutional capacity in agricultural water management
- Reduced costs through efficient water-use practices
- Compliance with sustainability and food security targets
- Improved resilience to water scarcity and climate shocks
- Adoption of cost-effective and innovative technologies
- Enhanced partnerships and stakeholder engagement
- Improved reputation and competitiveness in sustainability
Target Participants
- Policymakers, regulators, and planners in agriculture and water sectors
- Professionals in climate change, natural resource management, and rural development
- Technical staff in agricultural institutions, NGOs, and research organizations
- Private sector leaders investing in water-efficient agricultural systems
- Individuals seeking expertise in sustainable agricultural water management
Course Outline
Module 1: Water, Agriculture, and Climate Change
- Fundamentals of agricultural water management
- Global and regional water trends
- Water systems, food security, and resilience
- Community and institutional water needs assessments
- Integration of water management into agricultural development
- Case studies of climate-smart water practices
Module 2: Water Technologies and Efficiency
- Irrigation methods: surface, sprinkler, drip, precision irrigation
- Water-use efficiency and soil moisture conservation
- Rainwater harvesting and watershed management
- Smart water systems and digital monitoring tools
- Tools for planning and monitoring agricultural water use
- Financing and investment models
- Policy and regulatory frameworks
- Farmer and community participation in water management
- Case studies of innovative technologies
General Information
- Customized Training: Tailored to sector or organizational needs
- Language: English
- Methodology: Lectures, case studies, simulations, group work, practical exercises
- Certification: Certificate of completion from Stepsure Training and Research Institute
- Delivery: At Stepsure centers, in-house, or online
- Duration: Five days (flexible on request)
- Package Includes: Facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, buffet lunch, certification
- Participant Responsibilities: Travel, accommodation, visas, insurance
- Additional Services: Accommodation, airport transfers, visa support, freight booking (discounted rates)
- Post-Training Support: One year of free consultation and coaching
- Group Discounts: 10 to 50 percent for groups of three or more
- Payment Terms: Payable before training begins or as agreed
Contact Information
Stepsure Training and Research Institute
Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
Phone: +254 723 482 495
Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org