International Agroforestry Course
A unique week long course in Malawi about agroforestry. Be inspired and learn from the best!
You are very welcome at our Mitongwe Training Center in Malawi. Here you will find a unique agroforestry project with over 10 demonstration fields.
The training will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop your own, biodiverse agroforestry system, with continued support at home.
Professional trainers Roland Frutig from Switserland and Lucky Mukasa from Uganda mix theoretical teachings with lots of practical examples. This International Aggroforestry course is for everyone who speaks English and has basic knowledge about agriculture. Roland and Lucky are the founders of the Agroforestry Promotion Network.
First upcoming course: November 9 – 15, 2025
Registration form below!
What to expect?
The course will cover a comprehensive range of topics. We explore the interconnectedness of ecological, social, and economic factors in agroforestry. We examin various agroforestry systems and their suitability for different contexts.
Together we delve into the principles and practices of Syntropic Regenerative Agroforestry and learn how to design and manage such a dynamic system.
On one site we evaluate the economic viability and profitability of different agroforestry enterprises and on the other side we place emphasize on the crucial role of biodiversity in creating resilient and productive agroforestry systems. All set to build a great system!
The course will also include:
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Fieldwork Sessions
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A Farm Tour
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Planning and Designing Sessions
- Natural Pest Control
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Making Soil Inoculations
Upon successful course completion, you will receive a graduation certificate, accesss to an online library and continued group support (through social media).
Experience from a trainee
Berthine went to the course in November 2024 and she writes:
“Why would you come all the way from Eswatini, Ghana, Zambia or the Netherlands to Malawi to follow an agroforestry training? Because you get the chance to see and learn something really unique. A trainingcentre like this with more than 10 different agroforestry model is unique in Malawi and very rare in the rest of Africa.
In November we had 19 participants from seven different countries learning how to grow A LOT of food on a small piece of land and regenerate the soil in the process/ at the same time. Our three top-notch trainers from Uganda, Switserland and the USA made sure the 7-day course was packed with information and practical takeaway’s.
It was fun, it was inspirational and even the most learned and experienced students still learned a lot more. Actually, you really had to be there to know what I’m talking about Join the next International Agroforestry Course!”
Why you need to be there:
Relevant theories about Agroforestry
Create your own design and receive feedback from the experts
Exchange of experiences with likeminded people from all over the world
Discover the unique surroundings of this African landscape
Register for the Agroforestry Training!
The cost: €600. This include the teachings, three delicious meals a day and clean, basic bathrooms and dormatory sleeping arrangements.
The program starts early morning at November the 9th. The arrival date is November the 8th and departure is November 15 from lunchtime onwards. Want to stay longer? Let us know!