Food Security and Sustainability Training

Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, and Policy for Resilient Food Access

Claim 5 CPD Points

Platform:

Online

In-class

Revised and Updated: 02 October 2026

Date	Venue	Duration
09 - 13 November 2026	Sandton, Gauteng	5 Days

Course Introduction

This Prospen Africa Food Security and Sustainability training course is structured to deepen understanding and foster skill development in food security and sustainable agriculture, in line with Prospen Africa’s focus on food and nutrition security and agricultural development. Participants engage in practical problem-solving, addressing critical issues in agriculture and food security through innovative, evidence-based strategies.

The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of food security and sustainability within food production systems, built around the recognised framework of availability, access, utilisation, and stability. It offers insight into agriculture-related sustainability and systems thinking, equipping delegates to craft more effective, targeted interventions for food production and policy.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this Food Security and Sustainability Training course, delegates will be able to:

Understand food security’s reliance on the four pillars of availability, access, utilisation, and stability
Evaluate the sufficiency and long-term viability of different food production systems
Apply systems thinking to the environmental sustainability of food production
Develop an action plan for sustainability goals, including contributing to the transition to net-zero emissions in agriculture
Understand market dynamics at various levels and their impact on food access
Address how politics, policy, and governance intersect with food access and distribution
Identify key contributors to food security across household, national, and global scales
Apply analytical skills to food access decision-making and the design of interventions targeting poverty and malnutrition
Build a framework for market-driven growth that emphasises public-private partnerships and government collaboration
Integrate cross-cutting sustainability themes into strategic planning for food systems

Who should attend?

The Food Security and Sustainability training course is ideal for:

Individuals concerned with the implications of climate change and global warming and seeking sustainable agricultural and corporate strategies
Professionals interested in innovation and design for long-term organisational and agricultural resilience
Those aiming to transform agricultural and business models sustainably while leading towards a net-zero future
Government, NGO, and development sector professionals working on food security, nutrition, or rural development programmes
Individuals with backgrounds in Geography, Health Science, Biology, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Soil Science, Zoology, or related fields
Agricultural extension officers, agribusiness professionals, and policy makers

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Day 1

Module 1 — Agricultural Technology, Poverty, and Rural Development

The role of agricultural technology in reducing rural poverty
Food safety fundamentals across the production and supply chain
Global rural development: challenges and opportunities

Module 2 — Global Food and Agricultural Challenges

Managing global soils amidst climate change
Identifying and prioritising applied research requirements for food security interventions
Developing and scoping an applied project to address a real-world food security or agricultural challenge
Practical Exercise: scoping an applied food security project for a delegate-selected context

Day 2

Module 3 — Small-Scale Agriculture

Local food supply strategies and smallholder production systems
Sustainable business planning for small-scale agricultural enterprises
Entrepreneurial approaches to agriculture and market access for smallholders

Module 4 — Sustainable Business Organisation

Natural systems management and its integration into agribusiness strategy
Climate change adaptation for agricultural enterprises
Overall sustainability as a core organisational objective
Case Study: a sustainable agribusiness model and the adaptation strategies it employed

Day 3

Module 5 — Advanced Cropping Techniques

Exploring crop productivity potentials and intensification strategies
Addressing water constraint issues in agriculture, including water-use efficiency

Module 6 — Overcoming Nutrient Limitations in Production

Diagnosing and addressing soil nutrient limitations in crop production
Fertiliser management and nutrient-use efficiency
Balancing productivity gains with long-term soil health
Practical Exercise: diagnosing a nutrient-limitation scenario and proposing a correction strategy

Day 4

Module 7 — Environmental Innovation in Agriculture

Agricultural technology and innovation for environmental sustainability
Environmental technology applications in food production
Managing complexity in sustainable livestock agriculture

Module 8 — Process Management in Food Production

Process management principles applied to food production systems
Productivity metrics in food production and how to track them
Practical Exercise: defining a set of productivity and sustainability metrics for a food production process

Day 5

Module 9 — Assessing Environmental Impact in Food Production

Comparing and interpreting sustainability indices used in food production
Integrating environmental impact assessment through case studies
Case Study: comparing the environmental footprint of two food production systems

Module 10 — Accessibility to Households

Distribution of food resources from production to household level
Market operations by local traders and their role in food access
National policy impacts on food distribution and affordability
Group Exercise: mapping the food distribution pathway and policy levers for a delegate-selected context

Course Categories

Office Administration Courses ❯ Audit, Risk And Governance ❯ Compliance Courses ❯ Finance Courses ❯ Human Resources Training & Development ❯ View All Course Categories ❯

Course Registration Guide

Everything you need to know about registering for a Prospen training course.

View Registration Guide

Success Stories

Discover how our courses enhance professionals’ effectiveness in their workplaces.

No reviews found. Add reviews from the dashboard or switch source to Manual.

FAQs – Food Security and Sustainability Training

Build food security and sustainability expertise covering sustainable agriculture, food systems, climate resilience, resource management, food production, and long-term food security.

What is covered in the Food Security and Sustainability Training?

The course covers food security, sustainable agriculture, food production systems, agricultural technology, rural development, climate change, food access, sustainability planning, environmental impacts, and food distribution.

Who should attend the Food Security and Sustainability Training?

The training is suitable for government, NGO and development professionals, agricultural extension officers, agribusiness professionals, policy makers, and individuals from agriculture, geography, health science, biology, horticulture, plant physiology, soil science, zoology, and related fields.

Does the course cover the four pillars of food security?

Yes. Participants explore the four pillars of food security: availability, access, utilisation, and stability, and examine how these factors influence food production, access, nutrition, and long-term food security.

Does the training cover sustainable agriculture and climate change?

Yes. The programme examines sustainable agricultural practices, climate change adaptation, soil health, water-use efficiency, nutrient management, environmental innovation, and strategies supporting more resilient food production systems.

Does the course address food access, markets and policy?

Yes. Participants examine market dynamics, smallholder market access, food distribution, local traders, government collaboration, public-private partnerships, and the role of policy and governance in food access and affordability.

Does the Food Security and Sustainability Training include practical exercises?

Yes. The training includes applied project scoping, nutrient-limitation exercises, sustainability and productivity metrics, environmental impact case studies, food distribution mapping, group work, workshops, and practical application.

Related Courses

Share this page:

Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn WhatsApp Email

View our training calendar to explore available courses, dates, and locations, or request a copy to help you plan your training schedule with confidence.

Consulting

Training & Services

Reliable Shuttle Services

Qualifications

Short Courses

More Courses

More Courses

South Africa

Africa

More Africa

Other Countries

Training Formats

Course Durations

Training Calendar

Training Resources

About Prospen

Food Security and Sustainability Training

Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, and Policy for Resilient Food Access

Course Objectives

Who should attend?

Course Outline

Request a Call Back

Course Introduction

Course Objectives

Who should attend?

Training Methodology

Training Outline

Course Categories

Course Registration Guide

Request a Call Back

Your submission has been successful

Success Stories

FAQs – Food Security and Sustainability Training

Related Courses