Last updated on January 18th, 2024 at 07:53 am
Short courses in agriculture in Kenya: So you want to take a short course in agriculture in Kenya?
Probably you want to jump into agribusiness or you are passionate about agribusiness, in general, and you don’t have time to go to college for a 3-year diploma in agriculture programme..
Also, these courses -which includes agricultural value addition courses in Kenya and agribusiness short courses in Kenya- can also be great for processors, dairy farmers, feed manufacturers, and many other actors in the dairy industry value chain
Well, whatever your motivation, we have compiled a list of some cool Short courses in agriculture in Kenya you can consider doing below.
Read on and see which course suits your dreams best..
Short courses in agriculture in Kenya including online short courses in agriculture in Kenya
We shall look at the courses offered by the most popular agricultural colleges and universities in Kenya:
JKUAT agriculture short courses
JKUAT offers some of the best short term courses in farming.
Below is a list of the agriculture short courses at JKUAT….
- Irrigation& Drainage Management
- Water Resources Management
- Aquaculture Technology
- AquaCrop Model.
Visit JKUAT main website for details.
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Egerton university short courses in agriculture
At Egerton, you can take the following courses (intakes are held from time to time)
- Livestock Feed Formulation& Analysis
- Cow Signaling(High Milk Production Cow Management)
- Food Safety& Quality Management
- Agribusiness Value Chain analysis& Development
- Agribusiness plan development(writing)
- Conservation Agriculture
- Pest & Disease Management(in crops & livestock)
- Apiculture (Honey-production& Bee Management)
- Sericulture(Silk production& Markets)
- Agricultural Financing short course
Contact the university if interested in any of the above courses.
Otherwise continue reading below..
Short courses at Kenya school of agriculture
Kenya school of agriculture is also a fantastic school of agriculture and teaches some cool short programmes too including some of the best short courses in agriculture in Kenya.
These are:
- Environmental Impact Assessment& Audit-Fees is Kshs.51600(when writing this)
- Value addition, Agro-Processing & Value-Chain Analysis- Fees is Kshs.15000(when writing this)
- Greenhouse technology- Fees is Kshs.30000(when writing this)
- Agri-Nutrition- Fees is Kshs.44000(when writing this)
- E-Extension- Fees is Kshs.15000(when writing this)
- Entrepreneurship& Agribusiness development- Fees is Kshs.30000(when writing this)
- Climate Smart Agriculture- Fees is Kshs.15000(when writing this)
- Integrated Pest Management- Fees is Kshs.45000(when writing this)
- Training of Trainers(in Agricultural Extension)- Fees is Kshs.15000(when writing this)
- Hydroponics Technology- Fees is Kshs.15000(when writing this)
- Nursery establishment& Plant Propagation- Fees is Kshs.20000(when writing this)
- Agribusiness Proposal Development- Fees is Kshs.15000(when writing this)
- Gender Main-streaming in Agriculture- Fees is Kshs.15000(when writing this)
- Gender-makes Business Sense- Fees is Kshs.15000(when writing this)
Short courses in agriculture at Baraka Agricultural College-Molo
The next brilliant school of agriculture in Kenya is Baraka Agricultural College-Molo.
Their short courses are as I have listed below:
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Organic farming
- Dairy farming
- Beekeeping
Short courses in agriculture at Bukura Agricultural College-Kakamega(Sigalagala)
Bukura Agricultural College is a top college when it comes to studying for agricultural courses and we recommend them as well.
You can choose a course to take from these short courses at Bukura Agricultural College:
Short course in Mushrooms production- The course is open and has intakes throughout the year.
Go to their website to apply online.
Short courses in agriculture at AHITI-Kabete
Another good college when it comes to courses in agriculture is AHITI-Kabete.
Here are the short courses you can do there:
Artificial Insemination short course- the course 1 month and you need to have a certificate in animal health/or higher.
Fees is Kshs.50000(at the time of writing this) and you can join any time of the year.
Short courses in agriculture at Dairy Training Institute Naivasha
Certificate in Dairy Technology & Management(DTM)
Who is it for?
Anyone working/seeking to build a career in dairy co-operatives/processing plants probably as dairy manager, grader, or extension worker.
Minimum Entry requirements:
- KCSE Mean grade: D+ (Plus) at KCSE plus grade D(plain) in your Biology paper.
Certificate in Dairy Production & Management (DPM)
Who is it for?
Anyone working/seeking to build a career in dairy co-operatives/processing plants probably as dairy manager, grader, or extension worker.
Minimum Entry requirements:
- KCSE Mean grade: D+ (Plus) at KCSE plus grade D(plain) in your Biology paper.
Short /Modular Courses in agriculture (Residential and outreach) at Dairy Training Institute Naivasha
Dairy Processing Technician Units
- Cheese Making
- Fluid Milk Processing
- Production of fermented milk
- Production of fat-based dairy products
- Milk processing equipments and systems operation and maintenance
- Quality control & assurance of milk/milk products
Dairy Production Technician units
- Dairy Farm Structures Construction and Maintenance
- Dairy Goat Production
- Dairy Camel Production
- Dairy Cow Production
- Production and Conservation of Pasture/Fodder
- Feed Formulation & Milling
Business Management Units
- Dairypreneurship
How to apply
Apply by 30th April(each year) and attach the following to your application:
- A duly-filled application form(get it from their website)….be sure to type a reliable telephone number and email address
- Money order of Kshs.1000(Non-refundable application fee)
- National identity card
- Academic certificates/result slips Photocopy
- School leaving certificate Photocopy
Besides, attach two of your recently taken passport size photo-graphs(colored).
Call +254750493929 if you’re stuck.
You can also email them at: dtinaivasha@yahoo.com
Meanwhile, you can send your application to:
THE PRINCIPAL-DAIRY TRAINING INSTITUTE(NAIVASHA)
P.O Box 449- NAIVASHA, 20117 KENYA