New training options at African universities are encouragingthe spread of organic farming. To remedy the lack ofspecialists in organic farming, an annual 3-week trainingcourse provides a targeted exchange of knowledge andexperience. Biovision has been supporting the course since2009 and so has helped some 30 African students and 8Austrian students to attend an international training course inorganic farming. The course, which has direct links withfarmers, allows students to become familiar with both thetheory and practice of organic agriculture.