Travel and Learn Programme: Sustainable Agri-Food Production in Japan
About This Course
This program offers a comprehensive journey into sustainable farming and agritech innovations, combining digital learning, hands-on training, and an experiential study tour to Japan. Participants will begin with a self-paced e-learning module covering key topics such as precision agriculture and controlled environment farming. This foundational knowledge will be reinforced through expert-led face-to-face courses.
The program culminates in an immersive study tour to Japan, where participants will visit research institutions, state-of-the-art plant factories and high-tech greenhouses to witness how cutting-edge agricultural technologies are applied in real-world settings for the cultivation of high-value crops.. They will engage with researchers, industry leaders, and agritech entrepreneurs to explore advancements in AI-driven farming, vertical agriculture, and automation. The trip offers a holistic perspective on Japan’s agricultural landscape. By the end of the program, participants will gain valuable insights, build an international network.
What You'll Learn
• Understand key concepts in sustainable farming and agritechnology
• Evaluate cutting-edge research in urban farming and controlled-environment agriculture by engaging with leading Japanese universities and research organizations
• Analyze the implementation of advanced agricultural technologies in plant factories, high-tech greenhouses, and commercial farms, assessing their efficiency, sustainability, and potential for adoption in diverse agricultural settings
• Apply insights from Japan’s agritech advancements to explore innovative solutions for improving agricultural productivity, sustainability, and resource efficiency in their own region
Entry Requirements
Proficiency in English