G-BIACK

Training is tailored to the needs of the farmer, group, organization, or community and range from a one-day workshop to four weeks of continuous training.  Trainings are held at the center, or may be arranged to take place at an appropriate local venue. Successful adoption is monitored and supported through follow-up visits, and the center is always available to respond to questions and provide information and advice.

G-BIACK TRAINING PACKAGES:

Introduction to GROW BIOINTENSIVE Agriculture (GBIA)

1. Principles of GBIA (Theory and practical)

· Double digging

· Compost

· Biointensive spacing

· Companion planting

· Crop rotation

· Carbon farming

· Calorie farming

· Whole system application

2. Farm planning

3. Soil erosion causes, effects and control (theory and practical)

4. Soil fertility management

5. Nitrogen cycle

6. Crop residue management (theory and practical)

7. Nursery management

8. Food security strategies

9. Planting calendar for different food security crops

10. Income generation in farming

11. Setting production targets

12. Management practices of common crops e.g. maize, beans (theory and practical)

13. Labor requirements/conflicts in farming

14. Clean seed production in the farm (theory and practical)

15. Utilization of green manure crops

16. Common Pests and diseases (control measures, theory and practical)

17. Agro forestry species and uses

18. Water harvesting techniques

19. Utilization of special crops and value addition (theory and practical), such as:

· Soya beans

· Indigenous vegetables

· Root crops

· Fruits like avocados and bananas

· Etc

20. Small livestock management (theory and practical)

· Rabbit keeping

· Poultry keeping

· Goat keeping