Sustainable Agribusiness in Era of Climate Change
Dates: 16 - 26 September, 2024
Introduction
Agribusiness is still of central importance to most of the world’s economies. To effectively contribute to economic growth there must be coordinated links between agribusiness firms, farmers, retailers and others in the supply chain. The challenges are many as changing consumer preferences, fluctuating supply and demand and climate change create new and unpredictable conditions. Additionally, ensuring consumer safety and quality requires strict regulatory controls, including environmental considerations.
As a key player in the global agricultural landscape, Israel benefits from a prosperous agricultural market founded on practical and cost-effective innovations and solutions, rather than natural resources.
This programme focusses on the sustainable methods applied to achieve high yields and food security, while protecting water sources and mitigating land degradation and desertification. This programme also presents innovative methods and technologies for adapting to changing conditions, creating effective links and increasing production. Participants will meet experts in the field, producers, distributors and even innovators. This is an immersion course that takes participants to the heart of the "Israeli agricultural miracle".
This programme is designed for
- Ministry of Agriculture Officials
- Farming Entrepreneurs
- Commercial Growers
- Extension Officers and Farmers
- Directors of Regional Offices Responsible for the Agricultural Sector
- Employees of NGOs
- Private Sector Professionals
- Export and Marketing Managers
- Producers of Agricultural Products
- Agribusiness Consultants
Curriculum
Agribusiness and Post-Harvest Management
- An Agriculture Project as a Business Opportunity
- Decision Making under Uncertain Conditions
- Small and Medium Agribusiness Entrepreneurship
- Postharvest Techniques and Meeting International Standards for Export
- Global Market and Standards
- Business Planning and Marketing Strategy
Climate Change Challenges
- IPM Strategies in the Face of Climate Change
- Desertification and its Prevention
- Precise Agriculture as an Essential Tool Combating Climate Change
Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable Crop Management Practices
- Sustainable Land Management for the Mitigation of Land Degradation
- Intensive Greenhouse Crop Production
- Drip Irrigation and Fertigation Plan
- Irrigation as a Response to Changing Conditions
- Use of IOT, AI and Innovative technologies in Agriculture in Israel
Study Tours
- Vegetable Harvesting and Packing
- Small and Medium Agribusiness Entrepreneurship
- Irrigation Equipment Manufacturer
- Vegetable Production in Greenhouses
- R&D Center
- Arid Climate Farming
- Vegetable Production in Open Fields and
- Family Agribusiness
- Intensive Aquaculture Fish Ponds and Mechinery
- Cooperative Dairy Farm
* The curriculum and study tours are subject to change at the discretion of the administration
Fees and Scholarships
The Tuition Fee: 2,900 USD
Cost of Participation (per person):
- Single Occupancy (one person in a room) 5,900 USD*
- Double Occupancy (two people sharing a room) 4,800 USD*
* Includes programme fees, accommodation, full board, medical insurance, excursions, airport transfers.
Tuition Scholarships
There are a limited number of tuition scholarships available for eligible participants. Each scholarship covers the tuition fee of the programme. Please note that it does not cover the cost of participation and airfare.
“Early Bird” Discount
There is an “Early Bird” Discount of 200$ USD for applicants completing the registration process at least eight weeks before the commencement of the programme.
