Module 1 – Foundations of Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture

Duration: 4–6 hours

Overview:
This module introduces the fundamentals of soil health and regenerative farming as the bedrock of profitable, climate-resilient agribusiness. Learners will explore soil structure, fertility, organic matter, and the role of regenerative practices in restoring vitality to degraded land. The content blends Moja Academy training with Malawi CSA Handbook insights.

Video Introduction to Module 1: Africa Faces Soil Health Crisis, Threatening Food Security

A powerful, field-based video highlighting the soil degradation crisis across Africa, the consequences for food systems, and the urgent need for regenerating soil health.


Key Skills:

  • Conduct basic soil assessments.

  • Identify regenerative practices suitable for different farm contexts.

  • Align soil management decisions with CSA principles.

Assignments:

  1. Complete Course: Soil Introduction – understanding soil composition, types, and testing. Link here

  2. Complete Course: Organic Agriculture Training Manual – regenerative practices and their economic benefits. Link here

  3. Read: Malawi CSA Handbook – pp. 12–15, 18–21 (CSA concepts, rationale, and benefits). Download here

  4. Complete Module Quiz. (below)

Module 1 Certification Quiz:

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