Promoting Sustainable Organic Agriculture

KATC is governed by a Board of Trustees and has a professional staff of 25 plus a support staff of 50. The professional staff have expertise in soil science, agronomy, agro forestry, economics, extension, organic certification, accounts, maintenance and farm production. KATC is involved with training, extension, research, production and lobbying and advocacy (awareness, education and communication).

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KATC is recognised as the LEADING KNOWLEDGE SOURCE on organic and agroecological agriculture in the Southern African region.

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Sustainable Organic Agriculture

To equip trainees with knowledge and skills in sustainable organic agriculture. The comprehensive training program incorporates hands-on field experience, advanced techniques for soil health.

Organic Vegetable Production

To provide participants with knowledge and skills for sustainable production of safe, high quality, healthy, nutritious vegetables in sufficient quantities whilst minimizing harm to the ecosystem.

Biological Pest Management

To equip trainees with knowledge and skills in pest and disease management using organic methods. The training curriculum focuses on identifying common pests and diseases.

Small Animal Production

To empower trainees with knowledge and skills on the rearing of small animals and their integration into sustainable farming systems with efficient and ethical husbandry practices.

Basic Dairy and Pastures

To equip trainees with knowledge and skills required for viable small holder dairy farming. Practical learning through on-farm demonstrations

Agribusiness

To introduce the concept of “Farming
as a Business” to the trainees and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to practice farming as a business.

Animal Traction & Donkey Utilization

To equip trainees with skills and
knowledge in animal traction in general and how to manage and use donkeys in particular.

Cooperative Formation & Management

To equip trainees (small scale farmers) with knowledge and skills necessary for the formation and management of effective cooperatives.

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