International Training Programme 2014
Quality management and marketing for organically produced agricultural commodities – February 13th to 28th 2014
Training course – Certificate Education – 6 ECTS Credits
Kenya 2011
I07 International land use systems research - WS 2010/2011
Prof. Dr. E. Schlecht, Dr. C. Hülsebusch
Kenya - March 05th-March 20th 2011
Potential of rural Commodity Chains for Livelihoods, Job Creation and Development
From March 5th to March 20th 2011 a group of 9 students from the University of Kassel (Witzenhausen) and 16 students from the University of Göttingen, accompanied by 4 lecturers went on a two-weeks excursion to Kenya. The group arrived in Kenya´s capital, Nairobi, and spend the first three days of the excursion there.
From Nairobi the group made its way up in northern direction. From Embu in the South-East of Mt. Kenya to Nyahururu in the West of Mt. Kenya the landscape, landuse and agriculture changed enormously - from green, fertile hills to a barren, dry area dominated by acacia trees, shrubs and yellowish grasslands, from rich crop production to extensive animal husbandry and pastoralism. Outside the capital Nairobi the group learned about the diverse challenges of Kenya´s agriculture. From Nyahururu in the West of Mt. Kenya the excursion group went further west along the geologically and biologically diverse Rift Valley to Nakuru. There the Egerton University with its expertise for agricultural sciences is located. At Egerton the participants got insights in the scientific work and research of the University and could exchange with staff and students.
On the further itinerary some students of the Egerton University joined the group for the second half of the excursion. From the Laikipia District the group went on towards Lake Victoria via the tea and coffee plantations west of the Rift Valley. From Lake Victoria the excursion itinerary lead via a region dominated by sugarcane plantations and via the Transmara to the well-known Masai Mara Game Reserve. Coming close to wildlife and experiencing again a completely different landscape and culture was a nice completion of the diverse and enriching excursion.
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Kenya - March 05th-March 20th 2011
Potential of rural Commodity Chains for Livelihoods, Job Creation and Development
From March 5th to March 20th 2011 a group of 9 students from the University of Kassel (Witzenhausen) and 16 students from the University of Göttingen, accompanied by 4 lecturers went on a two-weeks excursion to Kenya. The group arrived in Kenya´s capital, Nairobi, and spend the first three days of the excursion there.
From Nairobi the group made its way up in northern direction. From Embu in the South-East of Mt. Kenya to Nyahururu in the West of Mt. Kenya the landscape, landuse and agriculture changed enormously - from green, fertile hills to a barren, dry area dominated by acacia trees, shrubs and yellowish grasslands, from rich crop production to extensive animal husbandry and pastoralism. Outside the capital Nairobi the group learned about the diverse challenges of Kenya´s agriculture. From Nyahururu in the West of Mt. Kenya the excursion group went further west along the geologically and biologically diverse Rift Valley to Nakuru. There the Egerton University with its expertise for agricultural sciences is located. At Egerton the participants got insights in the scientific work and research of the University and could exchange with staff and students.
On the further itinerary some students of the Egerton University joined the group for the second half of the excursion. From the Laikipia District the group went on towards Lake Victoria via the tea and coffee plantations west of the Rift Valley. From Lake Victoria the excursion itinerary lead via a region dominated by sugarcane plantations and via the Transmara to the well-known Masai Mara Game Reserve. Coming close to wildlife and experiencing again a completely different landscape and culture was a nice completion of the diverse and enriching excursion.
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Mexico 2009
I07 International land use systems research WS 2008/2009
Prof. Dr. E. Schlecht, Dr. C. Hülsebusch
Mexico - March 14th-March 28th 2009
Sustainable rural development in the light of globalisation
From March 13th to March 28th 2009, a group of 10 students from the University of Kassel (Witzenhausen) and 10 students from the University of Göttingen, accompanied by 4 lecturers went on the 2 weeks excursion to Mexico. The group consisted of students at the BSc and MSc and Diploma level. Having arrived in Mexico, the group was joined by Mr. Angel Pita-Duque, a lecturer in agroecology at the Universidad Autonoma de Chapingo.
The first few excursion days were spent in and around Mexico City and Texcoco. The group met with students of agroecology of the Universidad Autonoma de Chapingo, who had organised a day trip to the "Chinampa floating garden systems" near Texcoco. The excursion then went south into the dry Oaxaca region to visit agricultural systems and dryland reforestation projects. The way led on westward to San Cristobal de las Casas, where coffee farming, small scale agriculture and practical forestry where on the programme. From there, the group ventured down again into the tropical rainforest area with small scale farming and also to the old Maya settlements of Palenque and Bonampak. From there, the path led towards the Yucatan peninsula with livestock operations of varied intensity, as well as integrated horticulture and fruiticulture systems.
A warm welcome was extended by the Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan in Merida, where they joined Mexican students and lecturers and were introduced to the research and training programme of UADY. UADY students joined the group for a two day trip to the university's experimental station Hobonil Ranch further south on the peninsula. From Merida, the group went northwards along the coastline to Veracruz, where the aquaculture association of Veracruz had organized for a programme on fish, crocodile and wildlife farming. From Veracruz, the way led via Puebla back to Texcoco where a visit of the Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo was on the agenda for the last excursion day.
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Mexico - March 14th-March 28th 2009
Sustainable rural development in the light of globalisation
From March 13th to March 28th 2009, a group of 10 students from the University of Kassel (Witzenhausen) and 10 students from the University of Göttingen, accompanied by 4 lecturers went on the 2 weeks excursion to Mexico. The group consisted of students at the BSc and MSc and Diploma level. Having arrived in Mexico, the group was joined by Mr. Angel Pita-Duque, a lecturer in agroecology at the Universidad Autonoma de Chapingo.
The first few excursion days were spent in and around Mexico City and Texcoco. The group met with students of agroecology of the Universidad Autonoma de Chapingo, who had organised a day trip to the "Chinampa floating garden systems" near Texcoco. The excursion then went south into the dry Oaxaca region to visit agricultural systems and dryland reforestation projects. The way led on westward to San Cristobal de las Casas, where coffee farming, small scale agriculture and practical forestry where on the programme. From there, the group ventured down again into the tropical rainforest area with small scale farming and also to the old Maya settlements of Palenque and Bonampak. From there, the path led towards the Yucatan peninsula with livestock operations of varied intensity, as well as integrated horticulture and fruiticulture systems.
A warm welcome was extended by the Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan in Merida, where they joined Mexican students and lecturers and were introduced to the research and training programme of UADY. UADY students joined the group for a two day trip to the university's experimental station Hobonil Ranch further south on the peninsula. From Merida, the group went northwards along the coastline to Veracruz, where the aquaculture association of Veracruz had organized for a programme on fish, crocodile and wildlife farming. From Veracruz, the way led via Puebla back to Texcoco where a visit of the Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo was on the agenda for the last excursion day.
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Oman 2007
I07 International land use systems research WS 2006/2007
Prof. Dr. E. Schlecht, Dr. C. Hülsebusch
Oman - Febuary 24th-March 10th 2007
Sustainable land- and resource use between tradition and modernity
From February 24th to March 10th 2007, a group of 14 students from the University of Kassel (Witzenhausen) and 7 students from the University of Göttingen, accompanied by 6 lecturers went on a 2 weeks excursion to the Sultanate of Oman. The group consisted of students at the BSc, MSc and Diploma level.
Having arrived in Oman, the group was joined by Dr. Suleiman Al-Khanjari, a lecturer in agronomy at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, and by 17 Omani students. The Omani group joined the excursion wherever possible and an intensive exchange of thought developed between the German and the Omani students on many of the topics discussed on the tour.
The first few excursion days were spent in and around Muscat. The group spent a day at Sultan Qaboos University where they joined the Omani students and lecturers and were introduced to the research and training programme of the College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences. The german students were taken for a guided tour around the university’s campus, experimental farm and dairy plant. After visiting Al Ghubrah Desalinisation and Power Plant, a modern mixed crop-livestock farm at the Batinah, the royal horse stables, the camel breeding centre, and also the Grand Mosque and the Mutrah Sooq (market) in Muscat, the excursion went into the Northern Omani Mountain ranges, visited oasis systems of Balad Seet, the town of Nizwa, the Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar and the oasis of Maqta, before descending again towards the North coast. From there, the path led into the interior, past the oil fields of Rima, irrigation agriculture at Marmul and the UNESCO world heritage frankincense reserve at Thumrayt down to Salalah and Wadi Hinna.
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Oman - Febuary 24th-March 10th 2007
Sustainable land- and resource use between tradition and modernity
From February 24th to March 10th 2007, a group of 14 students from the University of Kassel (Witzenhausen) and 7 students from the University of Göttingen, accompanied by 6 lecturers went on a 2 weeks excursion to the Sultanate of Oman. The group consisted of students at the BSc, MSc and Diploma level.
Having arrived in Oman, the group was joined by Dr. Suleiman Al-Khanjari, a lecturer in agronomy at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, and by 17 Omani students. The Omani group joined the excursion wherever possible and an intensive exchange of thought developed between the German and the Omani students on many of the topics discussed on the tour.
The first few excursion days were spent in and around Muscat. The group spent a day at Sultan Qaboos University where they joined the Omani students and lecturers and were introduced to the research and training programme of the College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences. The german students were taken for a guided tour around the university’s campus, experimental farm and dairy plant. After visiting Al Ghubrah Desalinisation and Power Plant, a modern mixed crop-livestock farm at the Batinah, the royal horse stables, the camel breeding centre, and also the Grand Mosque and the Mutrah Sooq (market) in Muscat, the excursion went into the Northern Omani Mountain ranges, visited oasis systems of Balad Seet, the town of Nizwa, the Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar and the oasis of Maqta, before descending again towards the North coast. From there, the path led into the interior, past the oil fields of Rima, irrigation agriculture at Marmul and the UNESCO world heritage frankincense reserve at Thumrayt down to Salalah and Wadi Hinna.
» full report
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