Course Overview:

This 5-day training course offered at T4D is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to ensure food safety in agricultural production. The course covers critical aspects such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), hazard identification, contamination prevention, post-harvest handling, and compliance with food safety standards. Through hands-on training and real-life case studies, participants will learn how to implement effective food safety measures to protect consumers, enhance market access, and improve overall agricultural productivity.

Course Duration:

5 Days

Target Audience:

• Farmers and agribusiness professionals
• Food safety officers and quality assurance personnel
• Agricultural extension officers
• Supply chain managers in the food industry
• Government regulators and policy makers
• NGOs promoting food security and agricultural sustainability

Personal Impact:

• Gain expertise in food safety best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Enhance knowledge of contamination risks and mitigation strategies.
• Improve skills in post-harvest handling and storage techniques.
• Develop the ability to implement quality control measures in food production.
• Strengthen career prospects in food safety and agricultural management.

Organizational Impact:

• Improved compliance with national and international food safety regulations.
• Reduction in foodborne illnesses and contamination risks.
• Enhanced consumer confidence and market competitiveness.
• Strengthened food supply chain integrity and traceability.
• Adoption of sustainable and safe agricultural production practices.