FarmFood4All - Green Business Development Training Programme

Converting Food Waste to Fertiliser and Advancing Circular, Regenerative Agriculture.

Location:: Lagos, Nigeria

Next course:: 29th September 2025

Participation fee:: €55 (inc. VAT)

Application deadline:: 15th September 2025

Course soon available

Overview: FarmFood4All - Green Business Development Training Programme

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About : Developed by OBA Global Citizen

FarmFood4All is a practical training programme for young Nigerians, focused on developing sustainable green businesses. Participants will learn to transform food waste into organic fertiliser, support regenerative agriculture, and build circular economy agribusinesses. Accredited by EIT Food, the programme supports healthier lives, net-zero food systems, and resilient food value chains.

Advantages :

Gain practical skills and certification in organic fertiliser production, regenerative agriculture, green entrepreneurship, and digital tools, with an EU and EIT Food-endorsed qualification.
Access real-world projects, mentorship, and funding opportunities, building confidence and unlocking career pathways within sustainable agri-food industries.
Join a global sustainability network, developing leadership and community engagement skills to drive climate-smart innovation in Nigeria’s agri-food system.

What you'll learn : You will learn the following competencies

Food systems

Develop strategies to address current and future challenges using systems approaches.
Design innovative responses to address sustainability challenges in the food system.

Data management

Develop strategies for data acquisition, analysis and manipulation.
Develop and lead the implementation of robust data security measures.
Develop strategies to mitigate key unintended consequences of the use of information technologies.

Entrepreneurship

Create opportunities for systemic social and environmental value creation.
Devise strategies to mobilise and leverage resources to create sustainable value.
Design effective actions to scale societal impact.

Problem solving

Critically appraise the problem space to analyse the strategic implications of future choices.
Mobilise effective co-creation methodologies to generate original and sustainable solutions that include relevant voices.

Critical thinking

Critically analyse, interpret and report data and information to inform ethical decision making.
Challenge existing practices and knowledge to develop sustainable alternatives.

Leadership

Influence, persuade and challenge others to transform the food system through innovation and entrepreneurship.
Translate a vision for strategic change into a food system innovation

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Structure & Modules

A 3-month blended learning programme designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills to develop sustainable, circular agri-food businesses.

Learning hours:10 to 15 contact hours, plus 10 to 15 self-directed hours per module.

Module 1: Introduction to Circular Economy & Food Waste Management

Objectives:
Understand food system inefficiencies
Apply circular economy models to reduce waste
Key Topics:
Food loss impacts
Circular interventions
Critical analysis of waste practices

Module 2: Organic Fertiliser Production Techniques

Objectives:
Learn composting, digestion, and fermentation techniques
Key Topics:
Waste sorting
Bio-fertiliser formulation
Soil nutrient requirements

Module 3: AI & Digital Tools for Waste Management and Fertiliser Production

Objectives:
Apply AI and data analytics to optimise supply chains and production
Key Topics:
Waste tracking
Predictive analytics
Smart tools for farmer engagement

Module 4: Green Business Development & Market Strategies

Objectives:
Build and scale sustainable agri-enterprises
Key Topics:
Business modeling
Branding and sustainable marketing
Stakeholder engagement

Module 5: Financial Management & Access to Capital

Objectives:
Manage finances effectively for green enterprises
Key Topics:
Budgeting
Funding sources
Financial planning for sustainability ventures

Module 6: Farmer Engagement & Training in Organic Fertiliser Application

Objectives:
Train and support farmers in regenerative practices
Key Topics:
Field demonstrations
Participatory learning
Cultural communication strategies

Final Project:
Development and presentation of a Green Business Development Plan, applying learning across all modules.

Who can attend : Applicant criterias

Final-year students in food, agriculture, environmental sciences, and related fields
Aspiring green entrepreneurs in agriculture, food processing, and waste management
Recent graduates (agriculture, environment, engineering, tech, business) seeking green careers
Early-career professionals in NGOs, agribusiness, or development sectors
Innovators and tech enthusiasts interested in AI-driven sustainability solutions

Opportunities : Potential Pathways and Next Steps

Launch a green business in food waste management, organic fertiliser, or agri-tech
Work as a sustainability consultant for agribusinesses, NGOs, or government bodies
Access green finance schemes and international accelerator programmes
Enhance employability in agri-food, climate resilience, and circular economy sectors