Open Day at Farmer Training Center to Showcase Agroecology
The Farmer Training Center (FTC) will host an open day on Saturday, March 15, inviting regional and district government leaders, farmers, youth, and women to explore its facilities and learn about agroecological farming practices. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the FTC's training facilities and living lab, which includes three fish ponds, to gain insights into the integrated system of poultry, fish, and vegetable farming that the center employs.
The event is open to the public, and a shuttle bus will provide transportation from the city office to the FTC. The FTC serves as a hub for knowledge exchange and research collaborations, with facilities accommodating up to 100 students and three classrooms for conferences and workshops. The FTC also collaborates with a network of regional farmers, and understands farmer's needs.
Visitors can observe a range of demonstrations, including livestock management, agroforestry, permaculture, rainfed systems, and soil and water management. The FTC's approach provides a cost-effective solution to challenges faced by Tanzanian farmers by training them on using natural pesticides and fertilizers.
Location: FTC in Vianzi, Morogoro, Tanzania
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 08:00 AM – 16:30 PM (EAT)
Timetable
- 08:00 - 08:30 Arrival & Registration (PrAEctiCe book, Shirts) at SAT town office
- 08:30 - 09:30 Pick up and travel to SAT FTC (Lab 3 site)
- 09:30 - 10:00 Welcome & Opening remarks and Brief Introduction to the Open Days
- 10:00 - 10:30 Tea and coffee break
- 10:30 - 11:30 Field tour around FTC and Lab 3 facilities
- 11:30 - 12:00 Brief introduction to agroecology and its principles
- 12:00 - 13:00 Practical sessions: Formulation of fish feed and feeding fish
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
- 13:00 - 13:30 Presentation of the Living lab & Results Expo - Talks on the following topics: Crop yields & income, System design, Energy production & savings, Stakeholder insights
- 13:30 - 14:30 Opportunities & Barriers – collaborative group work on barriers to uptake of IAA in Tanzania & Use Cases – for which fishing systems or types of stakeholders is IAA a good fit in Tanzania?
- 14:30 - 15:30 Interactive Discussions & Reflections: Farmers & participants discuss key takeaways from training and share insights on how farmers will apply what they learned
- 15:30 - 16:00 Closing Remarks
- 16:00 - 16:30 Buses depart to Morogoro
