WIFT – WenA Innovative Farming Training&Workshop

THE WENA INNOVATIVE FARMING TRAINING & WORKSHOP ( WIFT II)

Key Objectives

To introduce farmers to alternative farming practices away from conventional agricultural trend and practices.
To shift farmers towards more environmentally safe practices, such as enforcing effective waste water management, water preservation and management, vertical farming, green house farming.
Highlight new technologies for irrigation and ways agribusiness can increase capacity in food production through irrigation systems and local manifestations of wider change processes in agribusiness.
Address problems in their business strategies, arguably to start thinking about transitioning toward more sustainable practices in agribusiness using technology innovative solutions.
This training is aimed at developing the capacity of participants to practice modern techniques of farming that has potentials for both subsistence and wealth creation

FORMAT

The pilot workshop will be fully physical.

TRAINING MODULES

NURSERY FARMING SYSTEM

BACKYARD FARMING SYSTEMS

GREENHOUSE FARMING SYSTEM

IRRIGATION FARMING SYSTEM

HYDROPONICS FARMING SYSTEM

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FULL TRAINING PACKAGE (HYBRID): N100,000

FULL TRAINING PACKAGE (VIRTUAL): N70,000

COST PER TRAINING MODULE (HYBRID): N20,000

COST PER TRAINING MODULE (VIRTUAL): N15,000

Herb/Spice Farming (Bonus)

Organic Farming (Bonus)

The workshop will feature two weeks (Mondays-Saturdays) of in-depth training courses with experienced facilitators across the agribusiness value chain in the following areas:

Introduction to greenhouse farming, hydroponics, and nursery farming systems

Sourcing materials and inputs for the systems

Setting up the 3 different systems

Backyard garden with irrigation

Daily routines and system management

Good Agricultural practices (GAP)

Nutrient requirements

Using fish water as nutrient

Hands-on practical on seeding in the nursery and garden, transplanting in the greenhouse, DWC, and garden.
Excursion to a nursery farm.
Choosing the best medium for growing crops
Creating your farm timetable for year-round production
Understanding the market for exotic vegetables.
Harvest, Packaging, value addition, and marketing of produce
Hands-on Practical on trellising, pollination, harvest, and packaging
Excursion to Almat farms and other farms with a hydroponics system
Presentations and Graduation
Bonus *SOPs for Greenhouse, hydroponics, and nursery farms.
*Off-taker opportunities (T&C applies).

METHODOLOGY

Audio visual presentation Power point presentation Practical sessions Excursion and field visits Tests and assignments

Training Schedule

DATE: 12TH - 20TH MAY 2023

WIFT STREAM II will take a more flexible approach. Participants can either register to participate on weekdays or weekends.

Weekday Classes will run for 1 week: 15th - 19th of May

Weekend Classes will run for 2 weeks: 12th - 20th of May

Training Format

HYBRID (VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON)

Training for WIFT STREAM II will take a hybrid format. Classes will be a mixture of in-person teaching and online teaching.

Key Impact

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Learn about the latest techniques and technologies in farming, and choose the best medium

for growing crops

Gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in various innovative farming methods

Network with other farmers and industry experts to share experiences and ideas.

Access resources and support for implementing the new farming methods on the farm.

Improve farm management skills and increase farm productivity and profitability.

Create a farm timetable for year-round production

Learn more about harvesting, Packaging, value addition, marketing of produce, and offtaker opportunities

Trainers

Gladys Igomu is the Founder and CEO of ETEMA FARMS and AGRO CONSULTANCY Limited, Abuja, a new and thriving farm that produces and sells fresh vegetables of various kinds, and offers professional training and consultations to both new and old farmers.

Gladys Igomu CEO, Etema Farms

Mr. Israel Kidron is the MD/CEO of ONiDA Agri & Aquaculture Solutions LTD, a company that implements large-scale Agriculture and Aquaculture projects across the world. With over 35 years of experience, Onida has brought significant change and development to emerging markets, with a distinct focus on Africa.

Israel Kidron MD/CEO of ONiDA

Ms. Stephanie Okeahialam is the founder/CEO of Junoberry Gardens, a wellness kitchen passionate about cooking with Natural Spices, making Healthy Bakes, Probiotics( Greek yogurt and Yoghurt whey), Fresh, Organic Juices, etc. Junoberry grows the spices used in cooking and selling their potted seedlings and seeds.

Stephanie Okeahialam CEO, Junoberrry Gardens