What You'll Learn
Course Benefits
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Course Overview
FeaturedThis training focuses on strategies, technologies, and practices to minimize postharvest losses in agricultural value chains. Participants will learn proper handling, storage, processing, and distribution methods that preserve quality, enhance food safety, and increase market value.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Farmers, producer groups, and cooperatives
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Agribusiness managers and processors
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Supply chain & logistics professionals
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Extension officers and food technologists
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NGOs, policymakers, and development partners
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Reduce financial losses through efficient handling and storage.
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Strengthen competitiveness in local and international markets.
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Ensure compliance with food quality and safety standards.
Personal Impact
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Gain skills to manage postharvest operations effectively.
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Learn practical technologies for reducing waste and spoilage.
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Improve capacity to advise farmers and agribusinesses.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand causes and critical points of postharvest losses.
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Apply appropriate storage, packaging, and preservation techniques.
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Implement logistics and cold chain solutions to maintain quality.
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Integrate ICT and innovation to minimize losses.
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Promote food safety, sustainability, and value addition.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Postharvest Losses
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Global and regional perspectives on food losses
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Economic, social, and environmental impacts
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Identifying loss points in key crops (cereals, fruits, vegetables, pulses)
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Regulatory and quality standards
Module 2: Harvesting and On-Farm Handling
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Good harvesting practices to reduce mechanical damage
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Sorting, grading, and cleaning methods
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Traditional vs. modern storage facilities
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Pest, mold, and contamination prevention
Module 3: Processing, Packaging, and Preservation
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Food preservation methods (drying, chilling, canning, modified atmosphere)
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Innovative packaging materials and technologies
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Value addition and food safety measures
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Linking processing to market quality requirements
Module 4: Transport, Cold Chain, and Distribution
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Importance of cold chain in perishable products
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Transport and logistics planning for minimal damage
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Infrastructure gaps in developing regions
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Case studies on cold storage and supply chain solutions
Module 5: Postharvest Loss Reduction Strategies & Policy
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Technologies and innovations in postharvest management
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Capacity building and farmer training approaches
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Role of government, NGOs, and private sector
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Policy frameworks for sustainable food systems
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
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Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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