Horticulture And Organic Agriculture

This training course aims at sensitizing the need and generating knowledge and skill on various organic farming practices, so as to equip the participants, carrying out organic agricultural production and management.

CONTENT

Introduction to Horticulture Organic Agriculture –

• Scope
• Nature
• History
• Types of organic farming

Integrated Organic Agriculture Management Systems –

• Rotation design
• Cash crops
• Managing waste
• Permaculture
• Polyculture
• Biodynamics etc

Organic Management Issues –

• Certification
• Environmental concerns
• Marketing
• PR

Organic Soil Management and Crop Nutrition –

• Composting
• Mulching
• Green manuring
• Cover crops
• Organic fertilizers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.