Agroecology training manual

AFARD (2023) Agroecology training manual. # 44 p.

This publication was supported by AWO with funds provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and German Relief Coalition (ADH).

This manual is a consolidation of information from different sources on agroecology and basic production practices. It aims at imparting knowledge to those who intend to implement or facilitate/train on agroecology farming 

The manual has been arranged into 2 parts. 

1. Part 1 elaborates on the basic practices implemented under agroecology that include Agroecology farm planning and design, soil and water conservation, soil fertility management, pest, and disease management. 
2. Part 2 dwells on crop specific production practices for the 4 crops of focus under the Climate Action Model village (CAM) Project. 

Where possible, illustrations have been provided in the manual to emphasize the suggested practices/technologies. 

How to use the Manual ?

The manual has been compiled in an easy-to-use format for farmers who intend to implement agroecology. It is advised that they internalize and contextualize it to fit the local context. This could be through simulations with fellow colleagues but also enriching it with own experiences to make it more applicable. 

The manual will be used by agroecology champions under the CAM project to engage beneficiaries and communities to transform and promote livelihoods through agriculture and other natural resource related fields. The manual therefore primarily targets producers doing agroecology. They will use it to train communities on how to plan and execute agroecology farming.