Organic Farming Technologies & Bio-input Management
Organic Farming Systems: Concepts, relevance, and global/national scenario. Principles of organic agriculture, soil health management, crop selection, structural diversity, and traditional green manuring practices.
Bio-Input Production & Management: Mass production techniques of bio-fertilizers (Rhizobium, Azotobacter, PSB). Composting protocols, advanced vermicomposting systems, and liquid organic formulations like Jeevamrut and Panchagavya.
Biocontrol & Certification Standards: Production of bio-pesticides (Trichoderma, Pseudomonas). Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) for pest management. Certification processes, NPOP guidelines, documentation, and organic marketing channels.