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Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices

5 weeks Annual — Next session: September 2026 25 farmers per cohort Various field sites across Ghana

About This Program

This advanced 5-week program trains experienced farmers and agricultural extension agents in climate-smart techniques. Participants learn climate risk assessment, agroforestry integration, advanced water conservation, and carbon-smart soil management. The program is certified by our Climate Smart Agribusiness partnership with atingi, Agribusiness Facility, and GIZ.

Learning Objectives

Assess climate risks specific to your farming zone
Design and implement an agroforestry system
Apply water conservation techniques to reduce irrigation needs
Implement soil carbon enhancement practices
Develop a climate adaptation plan for your farm

Curriculum

Week 1

Climate Science for Farmers

Understanding climate change impacts on agriculture, reading weather data, and seasonal planning.

Week 2

Agroforestry Integration

Designing agroforestry systems, tree-crop combinations, shade management, and biodiversity enhancement.

Week 3

Water Conservation

Rainwater harvesting, mulching, contour farming, and drought-resistant crop varieties.

Week 4

Carbon-Smart Soil Practices

No-till farming, cover cropping, biochar application, and soil carbon sequestration techniques.

Week 5

Building Farm Resilience

Risk assessment tools, crop diversification strategies, insurance options, and community adaptation planning.

Instructors

Bless Ayitey

Lead Agronomist & Executive Director

Dominic Donkor

Senior Agronomist & Head of Relationships

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