AgriSafe: Food Safety Training for Cluster Farms

AgriSafe equips farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and agribusinesses with practical knowledge and skills to improve food safety and quality management across the agricultural value chain. The programme promotes safe production, harvesting, handling, storage, and distribution practices that help reduce losses, improve product quality, protect consumer health, and strengthen access to local and export markets. By supporting the adoption of recognized food safety principles and good agricultural practices, AgriSafe contributes to increased productivity, higher incomes, and sustainable agricultural development.

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The project delivers practical training and capacity-building activities tailored to farmers, cooperatives, and agricultural enterprises, covering:

Food Safety Awareness and Risk Management – Understanding and preventing biological, chemical, and physical contamination.

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) – Improving production, harvesting, packaging, and storage methods.

Worker Hygiene and Farm Sanitation – Promoting safe handling practices and maintaining hygienic farm environments.

Post-Harvest Management – Reducing spoilage and preserving product quality during storage and transportation.

Integrated Pest and Disease Management – Encouraging safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible pest control practices.

Record Keeping and Traceability – Supporting better farm management and preparation for quality assurance requirements.

Market Readiness and Compliance – Helping farmers meet buyer requirements and improve access to higher-value markets.

Participants receive practical, hands-on training supported by locally relevant learning materials and case studies. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded certificates recognizing their achievement and commitment to improved agricultural and food safety practices.