Principles of Organic Farming (B.Sc Agriculture)

Organic farming concepts, organic inputs, certification standards and organic production systems.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters22Topics

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01Unit 1: Organic Farming - Concept, Principles and Scope 5 topics

Definition and concept
IFOAM principles: health, ecology, fairness, care
Organic farming in India and the world
Natural farming and related systems
Advantages and limitations

02Unit 2: Organic Nutrient Sources and Biofertilisers 4 topics

FYM, compost and vermicompost
Green manuring and crop residues
Biofertilisers: Rhizobium, Azotobacter, PSB, mycorrhiza, Azolla
Nutrient budgeting in organic farming

03Unit 3: Organic Plant Protection and Weed Management 4 topics

Cultural and mechanical methods
Botanicals: neem and others
Biocontrol agents
Weed management without herbicides

04Unit 4: On-farm Organic Inputs and Preparations 4 topics

Panchagavya
Jeevamrut and beejamrut
Vermiwash and liquid manures
Botanical extracts

05Unit 5: Organic Standards, Certification and Marketing 5 topics

NPOP and APEDA
Conversion period and standards
Third party certification and PGS-India
Jaivik Bharat and India Organic logos
Marketing of organic produce

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You will be able to

Explain the concept, principles (IFOAM) and scope of organic farming in India
Plan organic nutrient supply through manures, green manures, biofertilisers and recycling
Prepare on-farm inputs such as vermicompost, panchagavya, jeevamrut and botanical extracts
Manage pests, diseases and weeds by organic methods
Explain organic standards, conversion period, NPOP and PGS-India certification and organic labelling
Calculate manure quantity needed to meet a crop's nutrient requirement

Who it is for

B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 6 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
Students of agriculture colleges affiliated to UP state universities and agricultural universities
Farmers' children and students interested in organic and natural farming enterprises

What you need

Fundamentals of Agronomy and Soil Science

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

The course follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture syllabus used by UP agricultural universities (CSAUAT Kanpur, ANDUAT Ayodhya, SVPUAT Meerut, BUAT Banda) and agriculture colleges of UP state universities. Where your own university syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus.

Do you show input preparation?

Yes. Preparation of vermicompost, jeevamrut and panchagavya is explained step by step.

Is certification covered?

Yes. NPOP third-party certification and PGS-India group certification are explained with the procedure.

Do you give tests?

Yes. Unit tests with MCQs are given.