AI for Smart Agriculture & Agribusiness
Crop prediction, pest detection, price forecasting and farm data with AI.
You will leave with: An AI-assisted farm or cooperative data tracker and advisory plan
Overview
For agricultural officers, cooperatives and agribusinesses. Participants explore AI for crop prediction, pest and disease detection, market price forecasting and farm data management, using tools that work for smallholder farmers.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Level
- Foundation
- Approach
- 70% hands-on
- Certificate
- Competency certificate
African context: East African smallholder farmers, agri-SACCOs and Kenya's value chains
AI tools you will use
- PlantVillage Nuru
- Google Earth Engine
- ChatGPT
- Mobile farm tools
Who should attend
- Agricultural extension officers
- Cooperative and agri-SACCO managers
- Agribusiness and agritech teams
What you will be able to do
- 01Use AI tools for pest and disease detection
- 02Interpret simple crop prediction models
- 03Forecast market prices with AI support
- 04Set up farm data tracking systems
Course modules
Module 1
AI in agriculture
- Use cases across the value chain
- Mobile tools for farmers
- PlantVillage Nuru
Module 2
Crops, pests and disease
- Image-based detection
- Crop prediction basics
- Satellite data
Module 3
Markets and prices
- Price forecasting
- Market information
- Cooperative decision-making
Module 4
Farm data management
- Data collection
- Advisory with AI
- Agri-cooperative dashboards
Upcoming dates
Express interest in a date and we will send you a quotation. Groups and in-house delivery are also available.
June 20271 intake
14 – 16 Jun 2027
Express interestClassroom · Naivasha · 3 days
November 20271 intake
22 – 24 Nov 2027
Express interestClassroom · Nairobi · 3 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I join a course?
Choose a course and date, then click Express interest. Tell us how many people you would like to train, and we will send you a quotation or proposal and an invoice within one working day.
Why aren't course fees shown on the website?
Every engagement is shaped around the number of participants, the delivery mode and how much tailoring you need. We send a clear quotation or proposal for your specific needs, usually within one working day.
Do I need a technical background?
No. Most of our courses are designed for professionals with no technical or programming background. Each course page shows its level, and advanced courses list any prerequisites.
What will I leave with?
Every participant leaves with a tangible output (a working tool, dashboard, policy or portfolio project built on their own work) and a Dlearn certificate of competency.
Can a course be delivered just for our organisation?
Yes. Every course can be run in-house at your premises, at a venue of your choice, or online, and tailored to your sector, systems and data. We send a proposal within two working days.
Do you train large groups or whole organisations?
Yes. Our AI capacity building programmes train hundreds of staff across departments or counties, with learning pathways from foundation to advanced and reporting for leadership and funders.
How do I pay?
Once you accept our quotation, we issue an invoice payable by bank transfer, M-Pesa or cheque. Payment is normally due before the course starts unless agreed otherwise.
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