Presenting the curriculum for future regenerative farmers in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa
As an important step towards global sustainability and innovation in agriculture, the new Curriculum for the vocational education and training of future regenerative farmers in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa was presented during Erasmus+ Days 2024. The curriculum was developed within the Reviver project, with the aim of equipping young farmers to adopt regenerative farming practices, which offer answers to many of the challenges modern agriculture faces.
Why regenerative agriculture? At a time of climate change and increasing environmental degradation, regenerative agriculture offers a sustainable alternative. Unlike conventional farming, it advocates practices that restore soil health, increase biodiversity and reduce carbon emissions, making farming systems sustainable and ecologically resilient in the long term.
The curriculum and what it is for The curriculum is intended for training young farmers and vocational school students in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, and for anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge of sustainable farming practice. The programme is structured in five modules, from an introduction to regenerative agriculture to climate-smart farming techniques, soil health, water and pest management, and starting a regenerative farm of one’s own. It can be adapted to participants’ needs, their level of knowledge and specific regional conditions.
Global significance Regenerative agriculture is not merely a farming technique but a fundamental change in how we approach the land. This curriculum gives future farmers the knowledge and skills to create more resilient and ecologically sustainable farming systems, in Europe and in sub-Saharan Africa alike.
The programme is funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme and contributes to global efforts to address soil degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change.
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