Diploma Track Title :Organic Farming
Diploma-Organic Farming
Teacher
Roja Mandapati
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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
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:
- To provide the means of evaluation of certification programme for organic agriculture and products.
- To accredit certification programmes of Certification Bodies seeking accreditation under NPOP.
- To accredit certification programmes of Certification Bodies seeking accreditation under
Learning Outcome:
- Organic food license for selling any organic food.
- Certified under NPOP or PGS-India.
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
Video Session 7 Mycorrhiza
Session 8
Botanicals and their use of Nitrogen fixing bacteria
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
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
Session 13
Botanicals of Biopesticides
Video Session 13 Botanicals of biopesticides
Session 14
Mass production of Bio pesticide
Module 3:
Session 15
Isolation, mass multiplication of Azospirilium sps.
Video Session 15
Session 16
Isolation of AM fungi, wet sieving technique.
Video Session 16
Session 17
Mass production of Inoculant
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
Session 1:
Introduction to organic farming and components of organic farming. Visit to organic farm
Slide1:Introduction to organic farming and components of organic farming. Visit to organic farm
Video 1: Introduction to organic farming and components of organic farming. 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
Session 3:
Types of seed and multiplication and conservation techniques seed treatments
Slide3: Types of seed and multiplication and conservation techniques seed treatments
Video 3: Types of seed and multiplication and conservation techniques seed treatments
Session 4 :
Process of seed certification . Crop varieties, hybrids in vogue and trending
Slide4: Process of seed certification . Crop varieties, hybrids in vogue and trending
Video 4: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
Session 5.
Surface irrigation methods
Slide5: Surface irrigation methods
Video 5:Surface irrigation methods
Session 6.
Sprinkler and drip irrigation . Water harvesting methods and water balance and storage structures
Video 6: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
Session 7.
Nutrient content of organic nutrition sources, green manuring and concentrated organic manures and liquid manures
Session 8.
Panchgavya, psb, vam and nadep and vermicompost
Slide 8: Panchgavya, psb, vam and nadep and vermicompost
Video 8:Panchgavya, psb, vam and 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
Module 8. Harvest and post-harvest management
Session 12.
Harvesting methods and procedure and post-harvest management
Slide 12: Harvesting methods and procedure and post-harvest management
Video 12:Harvesting methods and procedure and post-harvest management
Module 9. Good agricultural practices
Module 10. ITKs in organic farming
Session 14.
ITK related to nutrient management . ITK related to weed management
Slide14: ITK related to nutrient management . ITK related to weed management
Video 14: ITK related to nutrient management . ITK related to weed management
Session 15.
ITK related to insect-pest and disease management
Slide15: ITK related to insect-pest and disease management
Video 15: ITK related to insect-pest and disease management
Module 11. Hazard analysis and critical control point
Session 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
Session 1:
Isolation and purification of important biopesticides
Slide 1: Isolation and purification of important biopesticides
Video 1: Isolation and purification of important biopesticides
Session 2:
Mass multiplication of Trichoderma Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Metarhyzium etc. and its production
Session 3:
Identification of important botanicals.
Slide 3: Identification of important botanicals.
Video 3: Identification of important botanicals.
Module 2
Session 4:
Field visit to explore naturally infected cadavers
Slide 4: Field visit to explore naturally infected cadavers
Video 4: Field visit to explore naturally infected cadavers
Session 5:
Identification of entomopathogenic entities in field condition.
Slide 5: Identification of entomopathogenic entities in field condition.
Video 5: Identification of entomopathogenic entities in field condition.
Session 6:
Quality control of biopesticides.
Slide 6: Quality control of biopesticides.
Video 6: Quality control of biopesticides.
Session 7:
Visit to biopesticide laboratory in nearby area.
Slide 7: Visit to biopesticide laboratory in nearby area.
Video 7: Visit to biopesticide laboratory in nearby area.
Module 3
Session 8:
Isolation and purification of Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Rhizobium, P-solubilizers and cyanobacteria.
Session 9:
Mass multiplication and inoculums production of biofertilizers.
Slide 9: Mass multiplication and inoculums production of biofertilizers.
Video 9: Mass multiplication and inoculums production of biofertilizers.
Session 10:
Isolation of AM fungi by Wet sieving method and sucrose gradient method.
Slide 10: Isolation of AM fungi by Wet sieving method and sucrose gradient
method.
Video 10: Isolation of AM fungi by Wet sieving method and sucrose gradient method.
Session 11:
Mass production of AM inoculants
Slide 11: Mass production of AM inoculants
Video 11: Mass production of AM inoculants
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