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About The Programme
This course aims at providing practical knowledge and develop a clear understanding regarding organic farming. To impart knowledge in raising of crops and their management in organic farming.
Duration
Theory: 1 hour per week (Total: 25 Classes)
Practical: 50 hours (Practice is to be done in campus)
| Module 1: Fundamentals of Organic farming |
| Introduction to organic farming: Definition, concepts, principles and objectives, Converting soil into organic. Basic concepts of cropping pattern, cropping system and farming system. Integrated Farming System |
| Module 2: Preparation and application of Organic Input: |
| Green manuring: Types, advantages, disadvantages, Mulching: types, advantages, Preparation of enriched compost, Preparation of vermicompost, Preparation of Panchagavya, NADEP composting, Biofertilizers: Type, application, benefits, Azolla and BGA culture and its application. |
| Module 3: Organic crop management: |
| Nutrient management in organic production, weed management in organic production, Pest management in organic production, ITKs: Potential use in organic farming. Dos and Don’ts of Organic farming. |
| Module 4: Organic certification: |
| Organic certification: Requirement and Procedure, Advantages of organic certification. |
- Eligibility Criteria- 12th class pass / +2 pass or above
- Skilled Consultant on Organic Farming
- Organic farmer