Organic Spice Production Course
The demand for organic spices is shooting up worldwide and is expected to double within the next five years. On top of that, spices yield the highest profits (up to 70%) among organic products. For spice farmers, this is indeed a very promising perspective. This course prepares you to meet the standards of the organic market for cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, turmeric, and ginger.
The demand for organic spices is shooting up worldwide and is expected to double within the next five years. On top of that, spices yield the highest profits (up to 70 %) among organic products – a very promising perspective for spice farmers. This comprehensive course, which includes classroom tuition, practical training in the plot, and a field visit to spice farmers in the Uluguru Mountains, prepares you to meet the standards of the organic market for cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, turmeric, and ginger. Furthermore, you will be empowered to be a reliable and esteemed supplier of superior spices and a role model in sustainable agriculture.
Skills You Will Acquire
To produce and sell spices successfully, you need to master a number of skills. We will train you on how to…
- set up and manage a nursery
- transplant seedlings
- plant spices in beneficiary combinations with other crops (multi-cropping system)
- take care of your spice field
- harvest orderly and correctly
- grade, dry and store your spices adequately
Course Objectives
After participating in this course, participants should be able to…
- increase their yield through organic spice farming.
- produce high-quality spices (cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, turmeric, ginger) through broad skills.
- improve soil fertility and prevent erosion by using multi-cropping with vegetables and legumes.
Course 2024
- 23rd September – 27th September 2024 — Course ID: SPICE 008
- 20th November – 24th November 2023 — Course ID: SPICE 009
Please note that our training schedule is subject to change due to variable course attendance. To confirm the course dates contact us as indicated below.
Training Fee: TZS 350,000 per participant
(NOTE: everything else is the same as in the first course)
STAY TUNED: Training of Trainers – A Cost-Efficient Solution
We are planning to establish a training of trainers-course on organic spice production. Our goal is to build up your capacity to work in the field and give your best to your participants, learn how to prepare, conduct, and evaluate sessions, and make your training compulsive and participatory. Let us help you realize your full potential as a trainer or facilitator.
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