PREV

• Introduction of the course. Dictation & discussion about theory course contents. Concept of organic farming
• Brief history of organic farming
• Basic steps and components of Organic Farming
• Goals, advantages and disadvantages of organic Farming
• Principles of Organic Farming
• Soil and crop management
• Preparation of Organic matter and humus
• Preparation of organic compost
• Preparation of vermi-compost
• Conversion from conventional to Organic Farming
• Maintenance of buffer zone
• Hazards of Inorganic Farming
• Farm waste recycling
• Organic Mulches
• Weed management in Organic Farming
• Disease management in Organic Farming
• Insect management in Organic Farming
• Course Schedule and recommended books