Field / National level Training Programmes

AARDO has been organising field/national level training programmes/workshops on specific requests of the member countries. To conduct such programmes, AARDO has been deputing subject experts to the concerned country(ies). Such programmes help extending AARDO’s reach to a large number of beneficiaries, enhance the tangible impact and economise the cost incurred.

In order to fulfil the growing demand of member countries, AARDO proposes to organise on cost sharing basis, nine (9) National Level Training Programmes on the thrust areas concerning agriculture/rural development in member countries based on the request during the triennium 2025-2027.

The following themes based on AARDO`s Strategic Framework and United Nations SDGs are proposed indicative thematic areas for programmes/workshops to be organized during 2025-2027:

S.NO	Themes of the Training Programmes
1	Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Food Security through Sustainable Farming Practices,
2	Promoting Rural Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Development,
3	Digital Transformation in Agricultural and Rural Development,
4	Capacity Building in Effective Rural Development, Planning and Implementation,
5	Enhancing Climate Resilience in Agricultural Practices,
6	Effective Financial Management for Agricultural Development Projects,
7	Promoting Livelihood through Agribusiness Development,
8	Economics of Rural Development,
9	Promotion of Millets and other Traditional Crops
10	Capacity Building of the Local Institutions for Greater Role in Decision Making
11	Analysis of Rural Resources and its Management,
12	Modernising Agricultural Cooperatives and Farmers Organizations for Empowering
13	Farming Community Strengthening Livestock and Dairy Sector for Promoting Livelihood in Rural Areas,
14	Financial Inclusion and Rural Transformation,
15	Non-Conventional Energy Resources for Sustainable Rural Development,
16	Food Safety and Nutrient Security,
17	Integrated Approach for Poverty Alleviation in Rural Areas,
18	Promotion of Rural Technology for Livelihood,
19	Role of Small and Micro-Enterprises in Generating Employment Opportunities in Rural Areas,
20	Low-Cost Housing in Rural Areas,
21	Promotion of Non-Conventional Energy in Rural Areas,
22	Sustainable Agricultural Development and Food Security,
23	Role of Private Sector in Development of Rural Infrastructure,
24	Human Resource Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: Policies and Strategies,
25	Role of Micro-Finance in the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises,
26	Promotion and Management of Non-Conventional Sources of Energy in Rural Areas,
27	Rural Transformation through Rural Industrialization and Tourism,
28	Agricultural and Rural Development through E-Learning,
29	Agri-Business for Sustainable Livelihood in Rural Areas,
30	Land Reclamation and Food Supply System,
31	Kitchen Gardening for Income Generation,
32	Role of Women and Youth Leadership in Agriculture,
33	Sustainable Livelihoods and Empowerment of Rural Women,
34	Agricultural Value Chain Development and Market Linkages,
35	Green Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Development,
36	Climate Change and Agriculture – Adaptation and Mitigation,
37	Soil and Fertility Management,
38	Natural Resources Management for Sustainable Development,
39	Provision of Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation,
40	Community based Disaster Planning and Management,
41	Crop Insurance and Climate Change,
42	Organic Agriculture and Conservation Farming,
43	Natural Farming for Sustainable Development,
44	Postharvest Technology and Value Chain Management in Agriculture,
45	Diagnosis of Diseases and Insects in Major Vegetable Crops,
46	Disaster Resilient Shelter Design and Construction Practices,
47	Management of Water Resources in Rain-fed Areas: Challenges Ahead,
48	Agri-business and Value Chain Management,
49	Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods,
50	Promotion of Bio-diversity for Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development,
51	Indigenous Knowledge and Practices for Conserving Natural Resources,
52	Application of ICT in Agriculture/Cooperatives,
53	Apiculture for Sustainable Rural Livelihood,
54	Promotion of Sericulture to Generate Employment Opportunities
55	Promotion of Local Institutions for Sustainable Development,
56	Cooperatives as a Vehicle for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth,
57	South-South Cooperation: Transfer of Technology and Institutional Building,
58	Organic Food Production and Certification,
59	Environmental Risk Assessment in Aquaculture and Related Facilities,
60	Diagnosis of Diseases and Pathogens in Major Fish and Aquatic Products,
61	Management/ Treatment of Wastewater from Aquaculture and Related Facilities (RAS System),
62	Development of Integrated Aquaculture,
63	Analysis of Pollutant and Indicators of Seafood Safety and Quality,
64	Marine Product Manufacturing and Safety: Best Practices,
65	Use of HACP Approach in Marine Products, Effective Procedures to Monitor and Inspect Fish Processing Plants,
66	Fish processing and Use of Modern Technologies in Added Value Seafood Industries,
67	Extraction and Process of Active Material from Marine Biota and Environment,
68	Fish Oil and Powder Manufacturing Technologies and Assessment, Inspection and Monitoring Standards,
69	Investment and Management of Recycled Wastewater,
70	Design of Water harvesting Facilities,
71	Modern Techniques of Vaporization Reduction,
72	Farm Management and its Role in Water Conservation/Optimization,
73	DNA Sequencing Technologies; the use of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS),
74	Risk Assessment Process for the Transmission of Animal Diseases,
75	Biosafety and Biosecurity in Laboratories Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3),
76	Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR),
77	Quality Control of Drugs in Diseases, and
78	Other areas to be identified by the Member Countries/Research Institutions as per the Mandate of AARDO