Programme title

Institution/organization

Introduction to management in agriculture

Contact person
Ms Hanni Arnon - Manager

Contact person's address
AICAT - Arava development company
Mekaz Sapir 86925
Israel

Contact person's Telephone/Fax
Tel +972-8-665113 Fax null

Contact person's E-mail
[email protected]

Type of programme
Classroom/laboratory
Field-based

Course
Certificate
Diploma

Frequency of programme
Annual

Programme's main focus
Enhancement of the capabilities of water professionals.

Programme prospectus
The center's most popular course runs for one year including 11 months of hands-on experience with a farmer in the region. An effort is made to match the trainees to a farmer specializing in crops that interest the trainee.

The course introduces the trainees to different modern agricultural techniques as well as computerized irrigation. During the field work period, afternoon classes are held regularly to cover the more theoretical aspects. In addition, trainees are taken on several field trips to other areas of Israel, to experience different climates with different growing methods. The final month is dedicated to concentrated class work and summarizing the year's experience.

Target group
Junior professionals

Dates/duration
11 months, September-July

Language
English

Partners
Education office of Thailand, Thailand
Education office of Myanmar, Myanmar
Education office of Nepal, Nepal
The diaspora Government of Tibet

Arava International Center for Agricultural Training

Acronym
AICAT

Country
Israel

Address
AICAT - Arava development company
Mekaz Sapir 86925
Israel

Tel +972-8-658273

E-mail
[email protected]

Institute/organization www
http://www.arava.co.il/region/icat-e.html

Brief description of institution/organization
The Arava Region has for years made an effort to position itself in the forefront of Israeli Agriculture. Arava farmers export nearly half of all Israel's vegetable exports and about 15 percent of Israel's flower exports.

Sophisticated agricultural techniques, computerized irrigation and climate controlled greenhouses are in common use. The region boasts a modern research station employing innovative agricultural technology, while running a variety of research projects to investigate new varieties, modern pest treatments, optimal irrigation and fertilization, etc.

The Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT) is a key institute in the region that has played a significant role in such a domain. The training Center is well known internationally by its popular course on agriculture and has accepted many trainees from various places around the world. Hundreds of trainees have graduated from this course. The Israeli Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs have granted permission for 200 trainees each year.