Diploma-Organic Farming

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Roja Mandapati

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Diploma Track Title :Organic Farming

Track Total Credits ( T-P-P): 3-15-0 

Course description:

Type of course: Diploma Course: (Theory + Practice)

Eligibility: 10th/12th/ ITI pass

Prerequisite: Participants should have some interest in Organic Farming 

Duration of the course: 6 months

Key highlights:

Faculty name: Ms. Roja Mandapati

Participants will get certificate from university after successful completion.

Participants can learn raising of different crops using organic sources and methods of composting.

Imparts skill to develop as an organic entrepreneur

Course Objectives:

To provide practical knowledge and to develop a clear understanding regarding organic farming.

To impart knowledge in raising of crops and their management in organic farming.

Learning Outcomes:

Gaining knowledge on organic farming

Successful raising of crops under organic farming

Diploma Structure:

Track courses:
Track 1: Organic Farming.
Track 2: Certification and Inspection Systems in Organic Farming in India.
Track 3: Biopesticides and Biofertilizers.

Practice Courses:
Practice 1: Organic Production- Field Crops
Practice 2: Organic Production- Horticultural Crops

Practice 3: Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Production Technology

Track 1: Organic Farming

Course Code: .......................(1-2-0)

Course Objective:

To provide practical knowledge and to develop a clear understanding regarding organic farming.

To impart knowledge in raising of crops and their management in organic farming.

Learning Outcome:

Gaining knowledge on organic farming.

Successful raising of crops under organic farming.

Syllabus:

Module 1:

Introduction and Principles, Developing Organic farm, conversion of soil to organic, 

Module 2:

Soil Cultivation and Tillage, Creating good growing conditions, minimum disturbance, soil compaction, Types of soil cultivation

Module 3:

Crop planning and management, Crop rotation, intercropping, cover crops, crop - animal association, Designing cropping systems

Module 4:

Mulching: Definition, Uses, Selection of mulch materials, source of mulching materials, Application of mulch

Module 5:

Organically manage the field, Live fencing, Water and nutrient management, Weed management, Pest and disease management

Module 6:

Plant propagation, Criteria for seed evaluation, characterization and multiplication, Importance of traditional varieties, Seed conservation and its certification, Process of certification

Module 7:

Animal husbandry under conversion, Animal housing, Animal feeding, animal health, Breeding goals

Module 8:

Introduction of forest trees, Some examples of forest trees

Module 9:

ITKs of Gajapati District, Cropwise ITKs, Collection, study and implementation

Module 10:

Other forms of organic management, Biodynamic agriculture, Rishi Krishi, natural farming, panchgavya krishi, Natueco farming, Homa farming, EM technology

References:

  • Principles of Organic Farming-by S.R. Reddy, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Organic Farming (Theory and Practice)- by S.P Palaniappan and Annadurai, Scientific Publishers, New Delhi

Session Plan

Module 1:

Session 1

Introduction and Principles

Slide 1:Introduction and Principles

Video 1:module 1 session 1

Session 2

Developing organic farm

Slide 2:Developing organic farm

Video 2:module 1 session 2

Session 3

Conversion of soil to organic

Slide 3:Conversion of soil to organic

Video 3:module 1 session 3

Module 2:

Session 4

Soil cultivation and tillage

Slide 4:Soil cultivation and tillage

Video 4:module 2 session 4

Session 5

Creating good growing conditions, minimum disturbance, soil compaction

Slide 5:Creating good growing conditions, minimum disturbance, soil compaction

Video 5:session 5

Session 6

Types of soil cultivation

Slide 6:Types of soil cultivation

Video 6:session 6

Module 3:

Session 7

Crop planning and management

Slide 7:Crop planning and management

Video 7:session 7

Session 8

Crop rotation, intercropping, cover crops, crop - animal association

Slide 8:Crop rotation, intercropping, cover crops, crop - animal association

Video 8:session 8

Session 9

Designing cropping systems

Slide 9:Designing cropping systems

Video 9:session 9

Module 4:

Session 10

Mulching: Definition, Uses

Slide 10:Mulching: Definition, Uses

Video 10:session 10

Session 11

Selection of mulch materials, source of mulching materials

Slide 11:Selection of mulch materials, source of mulching materials

Video 11:session 11

Session 12

Application of mulch

Slide 12:Application of mulch

Video 12:session 12

Module 5:

Session 13

Organically manage the field

Slide 13:Organically manage the field

Video 13:session 13

Session 14

Live fencing

Slide 14:Live fencing

Video 14:session 14

Session 15

Water and nutrient management

Slide 15:Water and nutrient management

Video 15:session 15

Session 16

Weed management

Slide 16:Weed management

Video 16:session 16

Session 17

Pest and disease management

Slide 17: Pest and disease management

Video 17:session 17

Module 6:

Session 18

Plant propagation

Slide 18:Plant propagation

Video 18: Session 18

Session 19

Criteria for seed evaluation, characterization and multiplication

Slide 19:Criteria for seed evaluation, characterization and multiplication

Video 19: Session 19

Session 20

Importance of traditional varieties

Slide 20:Importance of traditional varieties

Video 20: Session 20

Session 21

Seed conservation and its certification

Slide 21:Seed conservation and its certification

Video 21: Seed conservation and its certification

Session 22

Process of certification

Slide 22:Process of certification

Video 22:Process of certification

Module 7:

Session 23

Animal husbandry under conversion

Slide 23:Animal husbandry under conversion

Video 23: Animal Husbandry under conversion

Session 24

Animal housing

Slide 24:Animal housing

Video 24: Animal housing

Session 25

Animal feeding, animal health

Slide 25:Animal feeding, animal health

Video 25: Animal feeding, Animal health

Session 26

Breeding goals

Slide 26:Breeding goals

Video 26: Breeding goals

Module 8:

Session 27

Introduction of forest trees

Slide 27:Introduction of forest trees

Video 27:

Session 28

Some examples of forest trees

Slide 28:Some examples of forest trees

Video 28:

Module 9:

Session 29

ITKs of Gajapati District

Slide 29:ITKs of Gajapati District

Video 29:Video 29

Session 30

Cropwise ITKs

Slide 30:Cropwise ITKs

Video 30:Video 30

Session 31

Collection, study and implementation

Slide 31:Collection, study and implementation

Video 31:Video 31

Module 10:

Session 32

Other forms of organic management

Slide  32:Other forms of organic management

Video 32:Session 32

Session 33

Biodynamic agriculture

Slide 33:Biodynamic agriculture

Video 33:Video 33

Session 34

Rishi Krishi, natural farming, panchgavya krishi

Slide 34:Rishi Krishi, natural farming, panchgavya krishi

Video 34:Video 34

Session 35

Natueco farming, Homa farming

Slide 35:Natueco farming, Homa farming

Video 35:Video 35

Session 36

EM technology

Slide 36:EM technology

Video 36:Video 36

Track 2:Certification and Inspection Systems in Organic Farming in India

Course Code: .................(1-2-0)

Course Objective:

  1. To provide the means of evaluation of certification programme for organic agriculture and products.
  2. To accredit certification programmes of Certification Bodies seeking accreditation under NPOP.
  3. To accredit certification programmes of Certification Bodies seeking accreditation under

Learning Outcome: 

  1. Organic food license for selling any organic food.
  2. Certified under NPOP or PGS-India.
  3. Intended to assure quality, prevent fraud.

Syllabus:

Module 1: Organic Agriculture

Introduction, Definition and Benefit of Organic Agriculture, Principles of Organic Agriculture, Characteristics Of Organic Agriculture, World of Organic Agriculture

Module 2: Organic Certification

Organic Certification, Purpose and Process, Organic Certification& Product Labeling

Module 3: Regulatory Mechanism for Organic certification in India

Scope and operational structure

Module 4: Inspection and Certification Process

Accredited Inspection and Certification Agencies, Organic Inspection, Inspections and Certification of Grower Groups, Inspection Visit and Report, Procedures for Implementation of Internal Control System, Certification Process, Certification Records and Reports, Inspection and Certification of Wild Products, Mandatory checks, Records/documentation, Inspection report

Module 5 : National Standards for Organic Production

Introduction of crop production and Animal husbandry, Crop production, Pest, Disease and Weed Management, Animal husbandry, Breeding, Nutrition, Transport, Food processing and handling, Processing Methods

References:

  • Principles of Organic Farming-by S.R. Reddy, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Organic Farming (Theory and Practice)- by S.P Palaniappan and Annadurai, Scientific Publishers, New Delhi

Session Plan

Module 1: Organic Agriculture

Session 1

Introduction, Definition and Benefit of Organic Agriculture

Slide 1: Introduction, Definition and Benefit of Organic Agriculture

Video 1:Video_1

Session 2

Principles of Organic Agriculture

Slide 2: Principles of Organic Agriculture

Video 2:Video_2

Session 3

Characteristics Of Organic Agriculture

Slide 3: Characteristics Of Organic Agriculture

Video 3:Video_3

Session 4

World of Organic Agriculture

Slide 4: World of Organic Agriculture

Video 4:Video_4

Module 2: Organic Certification

Session 5

Organic Certification, Purpose, Process

Slide 5: Organic Certification, Purpose, Process

Video 5:Video_5

Session 6

Organic Certification& Product Labeling

Slide 6: Organic Certification& Product Labeling

Video 6:Video_6

Module 3: Regulatory Mechanism for Organic certification in India

Session 7

Scope and operational structure

Slide 7: Scope and operational structure

Video 7:Video_7

Module 4: Inspection and Certification Process

Session 8

Accredited Inspection and Certification Agencies

Slide 8: Accredited Inspection and Certification Agencies

Video 8:Video_8

Session 9

Organic Inspection

Slide 9: Organic Inspection

Video 9:Video_9

Session 10

Inspections and Certification of Grower Groups

Slide 10: Inspections and Certification of Grower Groups

Video 10:Video_10

Session 11

Inspection Visit and Report

Slide 11: Inspection Visit and Report

Video 11:Video_11

Session 12

Procedures for Implementation of Internal Control System

Slide 12: Procedures for Implementation of Internal Control System

Video 12:Video_12

Session 13

Certification Process

Slide 13: Certification Process

Video 13:Video_13

Session 14

Certification Records and Reports

Slide 14: Certification Records and Reports

Video 14:Video_14

Session 15

Inspection and Certification of Wild Products

Slide 15: Inspection and Certification of Wild Products

Video 15:Video_15

Session 16

Mandatory checks, Records/documentation, Inspection report

Slide 16: Mandatory checks, Records/documentation, Inspection report

Video 16:Video_16

Module 5 : National Standards for Organic Production

Session 17

Introduction of crop production and Animal husbandry

Slide 17: Introduction of crop production and Animal husbandry

Video 17:Video_17

Session 18

Crop production

Slide 18: Crop production

Video 18:Video_18

Session 19

Pest, Disease and Weed Management

Slide 19: Pest, Disease and Weed Management

Video 19:Video_19

Session 20

Animal husbandry

Slide 20: Animal husbandry

Video 20:Video_20

Session 21

Breeding, Nutrition, Transport

Slide 21: Breeding, Nutrition, Transport

Video 21:Video_21

Session 22

Food processing and handling

Slide 22: Food processing and handling

Video 22:Video_22

Session 23

Processing Methods

Slide 23: Processing Methods

Video 23:Video_23

Track 3: Biopesticides and Biofertilizers

Course Code: .......................... (1-2-0)

Course Objective

1, Traditional knowledge
2. Innovative thinking
3. Scientific approach

Learning Outcome

1. Skilled Practitioner
2. Expert/ Consultancy
3. Agri.-Entreprenuer

Syllabus

Module 1:

Introduction Scope and status of Bio fertilizer, Definition of Bio fertilizer, History and information about bio fertilizer, Classification of different types of bio fertilizer, Characteristic feature of biofertilizer, Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria

Module 2:

Fungal Bio fertilizer, Botanicals and their use of Nitrogen fixing bacteria, Botanicals of Phosphorus fixing bacteria, Classification of biofertilizer, Role and Use of Biofertilizer, Types of Bio- pesticides, Botanicals of Biopesticides, Mass production of Bio pesticide

Module 3:

Isolation, mass multiplication of Azospirilium sps., Isolation of AM fungi, wet sieving technique, Mass production of Inoculant

References:

Biofertilizers in Agriculture and Forestry by N.S.Subbarao

Biofertilizers and Biocontrol Agents for Organic Farming by Reeta Khosia

Session Plan

Module 1

Session 1

Introduction Scope and status of Bio fertilizer

Slide 1: Introduction Scope and status of Bio fertilizer

Video 1: session 1 Biofertilizers

Session 2

Definition of Bio fertilizer

Slide 2: Definition of Bio fertilizer

Video 2: session 2 Biofertilizer lab

Session 3

History and information about bio fertilizer

Slide 3: History and information about bio fertilizer

Video 3: Session 3 History-of-biofertilizer

Session 4

Classification of different types of bio fertilizer

Slide 4: Classification of different types of bio fertilizer

Video 4: Session 4 Classification Biofertilizers

Session 5

Characteristic feature of biofertilizer

Slide 5: Characteristic feature of biofertilizer

Video 5: Session 5 bacterial-bio-fertilizer

Session 6

Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria

Slide 6: Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria

Video 6:Session 6 PSB

Module 2

Session 7

Fungal Bio fertilizer

Slide 7 - Mycorrhiza

Video Session 7 Mycorrhiza

Session 8

Botanicals and their use of Nitrogen fixing bacteria

Slide 8 Use of biofertilizer

Video Session 8 bacterial-bio-fertilizer

Session 9

Botanicals of Phosphorus fixing bacteria

Slide 9- use of P fixing biofertilizer

VideoSession 9 P fixing Biofertilizer

Session 10

Classification of biofertilizer

Slide 10 classification

Video Session 10 Classification

Session 11

Role and Use of Biofertilizer

Slide 11 role of biofertilizer

Video  Session 11 Biofertilizers

Session 12

Types of Bio- pesticides

Slide 12 Bio pesticides

Session 12 Bio-pesticides

Session 13

Botanicals of Biopesticides

Slide 13 Botanicals

Video Session 13 Botanicals of biopesticides

Session 14

Mass production of Bio pesticide

Slide 14 Mass production

Video Session 14 Mass production bio pesticides

Module 3:

Session 15

Isolation, mass multiplication of Azospirilium sps.

Slide Azospirilium sps.

Video Session 15

Session 16

Isolation of AM fungi, wet sieving technique.

Slide AM fungi

Video Session 16

Session 17

Mass production of Inoculant

Slide Mass production

Video Session 17

Practice -1:Organic Production- Field Crops

Course Code: ........... (0-3-0)

Course Objective

To provide practical knowledge and to develop a clear understanding regarding organic farming.

To impart knowledge in raising of field crops and their management in organic farming.

Learning Outcome

Gaining knowledge on organic farming.

Successful raising of crops under organic farming

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction

Introduction, components and visit to organic farm

Module 2. Conversion of mineral soil to organic soil

Field preparation. Measures of conversion

Module 3. Seed: multiplication of adopted and resistant varieties, conservation and certification

Types of seed and multiplication and conservation techniques seed treatments

Process of seed certification . Crop varieties, hybrids in vogue and trending

Module 4. Water management: reduce evaporation, increasing infiltration, planting pits, contour bunds, catchment strips, drip irrigation systems and water storage

Surface irrigation methods

Sprinkler and drip irrigation . Water harvesting methods and water balance and storage structures

Module 5. Organic nutrient production, analysis and its application: green manures, liquid manures, panchgavya, biodynamic, nadep and vermicompost

Nutrient content of organic nutrition sources, green manuring and concentrated organic manures and liquid manures

Panchgavya, psb, vam and nadep and vermicompost

Module 6. Organic pesticides production, analysis and its application: neemashtra, agniashtra, brahmashtra, jeevamrutam and neem oil etc

Pyrethrin and neem oil

Neemashtra, agniashtra, brahmashtra and jeevamrutam

Module 7. Weed management

IWM

Module 8. Harvest and post-harvest management

Harvesting methods and procedure and post-harvest management

Module 9. Good agricultural practices

At farm

Module 10. ITKs in organic farming

ITK related to nutrient management . ITK related to weed management

ITK related to insect-pest and disease management

Module 11. Hazard analysis and critical control point

Hazard analysis and critical control point

References:

  • Principles of Organic Farming-by S.R. Reddy, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Organic Farming (Theory and Practice)- by S.P Palaniappan and Annadurai, Scientific Publishers, New Delhi

Session plan

Module 1: Introduction, components and visit to organic farm

Module 2. Conversion of mineral soil to organic soil

Session 2:

Field preparation. Measures of conversion

Slide 2: Field preparation. Measures of conversion

Video 2: Field preparation. Measures of conversion

Module 3. Seed: multiplication of adopted and resistant varieties, conservation and certification

Module 4. Water management: reduce evaporation, increasing infiltration, planting pits, contour bunds, catchment strips, drip irrigation systems and water storage

Module 5. Organic nutrient production, analysis and its application: green manures, liquid manures, panchgavya, biodynamic, NADEP and vermicompost

Module 6. Organic pesticides production, analysis and its application: neemashtra, agniashtra, brahmashtra, jeevamrutam and neem oil etc

Session 9.

Pyrethrin and neem oil

Slide 9: Pyrethrin and neem oil

Video 9:Pyrethrin and neem oil

Session 10.

Neemashtra, agniashtra, brahmashtra and jeevamrutam

Slide 10: Neemashtra, agniashtra, brahmashtra and jeevamrutam

Video 10:Neemashtra, agniashtra, brahmashtra and jeevamrutam

Module 7. Weed management

Session 11.

IWM

Slide 11: IWM

Video 11: IWM

Module 8. Harvest and post-harvest management

Module 9. Good agricultural practices

Session 13.

At farm

Slide13: At farm

Video 13:At farm

Module 10. ITKs in organic farming

Module 11. Hazard analysis and critical control point

Session 16.

Hazard analysis and critical control point

Slide16: Hazard analysis and critical control point

Video 16:Hazard analysis and critical control point

Practice -2:Organic Production- Horticultural Crops

Course Code: .............. (0-3-0)

Course Objective

To provide practical knowledge and to develop a clear understanding regarding organic farming.

To impart knowledge in raising of horticultural crops and their management in organic farming.

Learning Outcome

Gaining knowledge on organic farming.

Successful raising of horticultural crops under organic farming

Syllabus

Module 1:

Session 1: Field Preparation

Session 2: Selection of Adopted and Resistant Varieties

Session 3: Seed Treatment

Module 2:

Session 4: Raising of Seedling and Nursery Management

Session 5: Mulching

Module 3:

Session 6: Identification and Use: Natural Plant Growth Regulators and Micronutrients

Session 7: Management: Water, Nutrient, Weed, Pest and Disease

Session 8: Harvest and Post-Harvest Management.

Session 9: Visit to Organic fields and marketing centers.

References:

  • Principles of Organic Farming-by S.R. Reddy, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Organic Farming (Theory and Practice)- by S.P Palaniappan and Annadurai, Scientific Publishers, New Delhi

Session Plan:

Module 1:

Session 1

Field Preparation

Slide 1: Field Preparation

Video 1: Field Preparation

Session 2

Selection of Adopted and Resistant Varieties

Slide 2: Selection of Adopted and Resistant Varieties

Video 2: Selection of Adopted and Resistant Varieties

Session 3

Seed treatment

Slide 3: Seed Treatment

Video 3: Seed Treatment

Module 2:

Session 4

Raising of Seedling and Nursery Management

Slide 4: Raising of Seedling and Nursery Management

Video 4: Raising of Seedling and Nursery Management

Session 5

Mulching

Slide 5: Mulching

Video 5: Mulching

Module 3:

Session 6

Identification and Use: Natural Plant Growth Regulators and Micro-Nutrients

Slide 6: Identification and Use: Natural Plant Growth Regulators and Micronutrients

Video 6: Identification and Use: Natural Plant Growth Regulators and Micronutrients

Session 7

Management: Water, Nutrient, Weed, Pest and Disease

Slide 7: Management: Water, Nutrient, Weed, Pest and Disease

Video 7: Management: Water, Nutrient, Weed, Pest and Disease

Session 8

Harvest and Post-Harvest Management.

Slide 8: Harvest and Post-Harvest Management.

Video 8: Harvest and Post-Harvest Management.

Practice 3: Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Production Technology

Course Code: ................ (0-3-0)

Course Objective

1, Traditional knowledge
2. Innovative thinking
3. Scientific approach

Learning Outcome

1. Skilled Practitioner
2. Expert/ Consultancy
3. Agri.-Entreprenuer

Syllabus:

Module 1:

Isolation and Purification of Biopesticides, Mass multiplication of Trichoderma Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Metarhyzium etc. and its production, Identification of important botanicals

Module 2:

Field visit to explore naturally infected cadavers, Identification of entomopathogenic entities in field condition, Quality control of biopesticides, Visit to biopesticide laboratory in nearby area

Module 3:

Isolation and purification of Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Rhizobium, P-solubilizers and cyanobacteria, Mass multiplication and inoculums production of biofertilizers, Isolation of AM fungi by Wet sieving method and sucrose gradient method, Mass production of AM inoculants

References:

Biofertilizers in Agriculture and Forestry by N.S.Subbarao

Biofertilizers and Biocontrol Agents for Organic Farming by Reeta Khosia

Session Plan

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

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