Syntropic Agroforestry Training

From 5–7 March 2026 | Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro

APOPO, through its HeroTREEs Department and the Syntropic Agroforestry Innovation Accelerator (SAIA), invites farmers, NGOs, students, researchers, and agricultural professionals to participate in a three-day intensive training on Syntropic Agroforestry.

This training is co-organised with My Birthday Tree Organisation (MBTO).

Why Take Part?

Syntropic Agroforestry is one of the most regenerative farming systems currently practiced worldwide. It combines food production, forest regeneration, climate resilience, and improved farmer incomes into a single integrated system.

During this training, participants will:

Understand the principles of Syntropic Agroforestry

Learn how to design a syntropic system adapted to local conditions

Practice field layout and implementation

Gain insight into species selection and stratification

Learn about pruning, succession, and system management

Experience real field application at a demonstration site

This is a hands-on training. Participants will actively work in the field during the practical days. Please come prepared for physical outdoor work.

Trainer

The training will be led by Hannes Thaler, Master Trainer with over 20 years of experience in Syntropic Agroforestry.

Hannes has trained farmers across South America and Africa and works closely with the founder of syntropic farming, Ernst Götsch. He manages his own syntropic farm in Brazil and serves as CEO of Forests 4 Farming.

Training Structure

Day 1 – Theoretical Training

5 March 2026
SUA – National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC)
09:00 – 17:00

Topics include:

Principles of syntropic systems

System design logic

Stratification and succession

Planning and management

Days 2–3 – Practical Field Training

6–7 March 2026
SUA Mazimbu Campus – Lugala Farm
08:00 – 16:00

Activities include:

System layout in the field

Planting and arrangement of species

Pruning and biomass management

Practical system establishment

Transport will be organised from:

Morogoro Old Bus Stand

SUA Main Campus

The exact location map will be shared with registered participants.

Who Should Attend?

Farmers and lead farmers

Agricultural NGOs and extension officers

Students and researchers

Agroforestry practitioners

Private sector actors working with farmers

Participation Fee

TSH 50,000 – Non-students

TSH 10,000 – Students

Payment Details:

Bank: CRDB Bank
Account Name: My Birthday Tree Organization
Account Number: 0133739742800

Registration

Please complete the registration form here

Places are limited.

About HeroTREEs & SAIA

HeroTREEs is APOPO’s regenerative agriculture department working on climate action, biodiversity protection, and improved farmer livelihoods through data-driven syntropic agroforestry systems.

Through SAIA, we build a Community of Practice that connects organisations, farmers, and researchers to accelerate the adoption of syntropic systems.