Workshop Agriculture September 2023

The Farmer Field School (FFS) is a collaborative learning process that combines agroecology, experiential education, and community development. It involves field observations, group analysis, and encourages peer learning and communication skills. This training course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to design and implement FFS as a means to promote organic farming and agricultural productivity, while also adapting to local conditions.

Promoting organisational system"This course aims to educate professionals on the importance of GIS in assessing and managing disaster risk. By the end of the course, participants will understand geospatial information technology, the benefits and drawbacks of using geospatial information for risk reduction during disasters, and how to use GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS) to generate geographical information. They will also learn how to identify, search, access, collect, and assess geospatial information to reduce disaster risks, create maps using GIS software, and implement GIS in assessing and planning for disaster risk reduction. The course duration is 5 days.

Promoting organisational effectiveness"This course is designed to provide practical skills in using GIS to address challenges in disease outbreak, surveillance, and monitoring. Participants will learn how to capture, analyze, and visualize geographically linked disease data. By the end of the course, participants will understand the key components of GIS and its role in solving epidemiological and animal health issues. The course is intended for professionals in risk management who need knowledge and skills in GIS and remote sensing.

Improving soil management is vital for food security and poverty reduction in developing countries due to population growth, intensified cropping, land degradation, and limited availability of arable land. Integrated soil health and fertility management is crucial for increasing productivity while preserving natural resources. This training course teaches participants how to replenish soil nutrients, recycle nutrients on farms, reduce nutrient loss, and improve the efficiency of external inputs.

Projects are designed, implemented as planned"Monitoring and evaluation are crucial to the success of Agriculture and Rural Development projects. The sector faces the challenge of feeding the world equitably while protecting the environment. This course teaches M&E frameworks, indicators, and tools for effective management of ARD projects. It is designed for researchers, project staff, and decision-makers responsible for M&E in ARD programs.

Agriculture is vital for developing countries and rural communities. M&E tools are crucial for successful ARD projects, but agriculture is complex and faces the challenge of feeding the world while protecting the environment. This course teaches M&E skills for ARD to researchers, project staff, and decision makers.

The Agribusiness sector is declining due to lack of support from corporations. The Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Development course aims to revive the sector by merging the two. It focuses on raising, making, and saving money while helping others do the same. The target audience includes finance corporations, governments, and NGOs involved in emergencies and development projects. The course is beneficial for business owners and representatives interested in entrepreneurship support and creating a successful business environment. Experienced trainers deliver the course through practical activities, theory, group work, and case studies.

This course uses value chain analysis and market-based solutions to meet the needs of businesses. It helps identify markets, relationships, and challenges that hinder growth. The goal is to equip participants in developing sustainable value chains. The course targets professionals in agriculture, NGOs, government, and anyone interested in value chain development. Experienced trainers deliver the course through practical activities, theory, group work, and case studies.

The workshop aims to help attendees minimize harvester losses and optimize economic performance through practical and interactive content. Grain growers are invited to join one of the series of GRDC Harvester Workshops. Participants will hear from industry experts and local growers about harvest weed seed control, harvester fire prevention, measurement and management of harvest losses, and harvest storage. The workshop, hosted in SA by Mid-North High Rainfall Zone, will bring together harvester specialists, industry experts, and researchers to discuss grain losses prevention, efficiency improvements, harvest weed seed control methods, fire prevention, and harvester technology calibration. GRDC acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia.

The workshop will include discussions on soil health and fertility, overseeding warm season perennial pasture with cool season annuals, farm safety, and a demonstration on sprayer calibration.

Join Joseph Johnson, from The Gardens at Texas A&M University, in scattering wildflower seeds during the fall season, the ideal time for this activity.

GRDC offers free slug management workshops in early spring led by Dr Michael Nash. Participants learn about slug ecology, species management, and proactive management of slugs for next season's crop. GRDC acknowledges and respects Australia's Traditional Custodians.

Join other residents in your community to restore and maintain the tree canopy. The Tree Tenders® Training program empowers concerned residents to make a difference in their communities. Become a Tree Tender and increase tree canopy cover in your community. This one-day workshop is for anyone interested in trees. Developed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Penn State Extension Urban Foresters.

GRDC offers hands-on workshops on slug management led by Dr. Michael Nash in early spring. Participants will learn about slug species present in at-risk paddocks and return for discussion on proactive management. GRDC acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia.

The Clemson Apiculture and Pollinator Program is offering a hybrid training course for beginner beekeepers, which includes live online classes and in-person field days for hands-on training in a bee yard.