About the Programme
This course is specially designed for those who have some experience in agriculture and wish to develop their skills to be competent Farm Managers and meet the challenge of undertaking cost-effective and profitable farming.
This course is recommended for those who want to obtain the best training in farm management and ancient farming techniques integrated with modern technology. MARDI is an award-winning institute with a team of experts in organic farming. This course will also help those who have their own land to become successful agriculturists by implementing these methods.
Program Highlights
Practical Farm Training
Practical field experience with organic farming techniques and composting
Guidance from Field Expert
Learn from MARDI's award-winning team of organic farming specialists
Agri-Business Development
Learn to plan, launch, and manage farm-based enterprises.
Technology Integration
Use modern tools, sensors, and digital platforms in agriculture.
Programme Structure
Description:
This module introduces the origins, principles, and evolution of organic farming in India and across the world. Learners explore the shift from traditional cultivation to chemical-intensive agriculture, the impact of the Green Revolution, and the renewed importance of biodiversity and ecological balance.
Topics include:
- History and genesis of Organic Farming
- Global and Indian status of organic agriculture
- Impact of Green Revolution on soil, crops, and environment
- Agricultural ecology, natural resource cycles, and environmental sustainability
- Conservation of plant biodiversity, including useful weed flora
- Understanding the last 100 years of agricultural changes and their effects
Description:
This module focuses on sustainable crop production techniques, soil health improvement, and integrated farm management practices. Students learn how to diagnose soil problems, design cropping systems, manage farm resources, and improve farm productivity.
Topics include:
- Soil health: physical, chemical, and biological parameters
- Problem soil diagnosis and reclamation
- Improving organic carbon and soil biological activity
- Cropping systems, crop response, and selection of suitable varieties
- Role of pulses, green manures, and Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITKs)
- Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) & resource conservation
- Weed, pest & disease management using organic and low-cost methods
- Post-harvest technology, quality standards, value addition
- Organic certification, marketing, and export opportunities
- Allied organic enterprises: honey, milk, eggs, vermicompost
Description:
This outcome-based practical module trains students to analyze soil health, prepare organic inputs, and manage farm resources effectively. Learners perform hands-on evaluations and implement low-cost, eco-friendly practices.
Activities include:
- Estimating soil physical, chemical, and biological parameters
- Identifying soil problems in real farms and suggesting solutions
- Soil conservation methods for irrigated and rain-fed conditions
- Composting techniques using farm waste & bio-resources
- Recycling crop residues and agro-industrial waste
- Preparing organic nutrient sources and botanical extracts
- Studying on-farm nutrient cycles & efficient resource use
Description:
This module provides real-world exposure to organic farms, natural farming models, and quality assessment laboratories. Students get practical understanding of organic certification, market linkages, and export readiness.
Activities include:
- Field visits to certified organic and natural farming units
- Observing live crop management, soil conservation, and pest control
- Hands-on exposure to post-harvest handling and grading
- Quality analysis of organic products at labs
- Understanding marketing strategies, pricing, branding & value chains
- Exposure to organic export standards and buyer requirements
- Interaction with farm entrepreneurs and industry experts
Program Glimpses
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