With more than seven years of experience in the field of organic agriculture, we have a lot to share. Using an integrated approach that combines crop production with livestock-keeping and forestry we can help you manage your plot most efficiently.
Skills you will acquire
During this introductory course on organic farming, we will train you on how to….
- make a simple soil test (finger and bottle methods)
- prepare a garden (nursery layout and care, field layout, approprate spacing and transplanting)
- improve soil fertility (compost, top dressing, green manure)
- do pest, disease and weed management
- use agricultural innovations (nine seeds per hole, portable gardens,…) on your farm
- do greenhouse/screenhouse farming
- create beneficial agroforestry systems
- establish tree nurseries and graft & bud fruit trees
- market your agricultural products properly

Course Objectives
- Participants manage their farming plots most efficiently
- Participants increase their yields by applying techniques of “Sustainable Intensification”.
- Participants manage and increase soil fertility of their fields.
- Participants control pests by the help of botanical extracts.

Courses 2022
- 26th June – 30th July 2023 — Course ID: OA 033
- 2nd October – 6th October 2023 — Course ID: OA 034
- 20th November – 24th November 2023 — Course ID: OA 035
(Please note that our training schedule is subject to change due to variable
course attendance. To confirm the course dates contact us as indicated below.)
Training Fee: | TZS 250,000/= per participant, the fee is inclusive of training, materials, accommodation, meals at the center, and transport to and from the training center (from Morogoro city). |
Facilitators: | SAT Facilitators |
Venue: | SAT Training Centre in Vianzi (approx. 20km from Morogoro city) |
Apply to: | Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT), P.O.Box 6369, Morogoro, +255 (0) 754 925560, +255 (0) 655 925560 info@kilimo.org |
Application Forms: | Use the link(s) below to download the application form(s) |