E-LEARNING

Introduction to Agroecology
and Integrated Aqua-Agriculture

Learn how Agroecology and Integrated
Aqua-agriculture can transform farming and food systems. This course introduces you to key principles, practices, and real-world applications of Agroecology principles in East Africa.

Study format: Online, Self-paced

ABOUT

What you will learn

  • Understanding Agroecological Principles
  • Market & Value Chain Understanding
  • East Africa’s IAA practices
  • Farm system analysis

DETAILS

Lessons: 36 Lessons

Topic: 117 Topic

Certification:  PraectiCe project and EC recognition

COURSES

1. Introduction to Agroecology
1.1
Understanding Indicator Frameworks for Agroecology
1.2
Developing Indicators of Sustainability for Integrated Agri-Aquaculture (IAA)
1.3
Designing Agroecological Indicator Frameworks
1.4
Implementing Agroecological Indicator Frameworks
1.5
The PrAEctiCe Project Framework
1.6
Co-optation of the Agroecology concept and “false” solutions.
1.7
Food Systems & Food Sovereignty
1.8
Historical context (the Green Revolution) and relevance of AE practices in East Africa
1.9
Agroecological practices in East Africa
2.1
Introduction to Integrated Aqua-Agriculture (IAA
2.1.1
Introduction to IAA Practices/Systems
2.1.2
IAA Systems/Practices in Kenya
2.1.3
IAA Systems/Practices in Uganda
2.1.4
IAA Systems/Practices in Tanzania
2.2
Practical aspects of IAA implementation
2.3
Design and setup of IAA systems using Agroecology Principles
2.4
Case Studies on IAA from the Living Labs
2.4.1
Living Lab 1 – Fish-Black Soldier Fly-Vegetables/Kenya
2.4.2
Living Lab 2 – Aquaponics/Uganda
2.4.3
Living Lab 3 – Poultry-Fish-Vegetables/Tanzania
2.5
Hands-on training session
2.6
Advanced IAA Techniques
2.7
Sustainable practices and innovation
2.8
Principles and methods of knowledge dissemination in living labs – community engagement, training methods, strengthening farmer collaboration and networking using digital technologies.
3.1
Understanding Indicator Frameworks for Agroecology
3.2
Developing Indicators of Sustainability for Integrated Agri-Aquaculture (IAA)
3.3
Designing Agroecological Indicator Frameworks
3.4
Implementing Agroecological Indicator Frameworks
3.5
The PrAEctiCe Project Framework
3.6
Co-optation of the Agroecology concept and “false” solutions.
PrAEctiCe project is funded by the HORIZON Europe programme under Grant Agreement number 101084248
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