Organic Farming(Paper Code: 17010503)
Theory

Organic Farming: introduction, concepts, relevance in present context; organic production requirements;

biological intensive nutrient management

organic manures, vermi-composting, green manuring, recycling of organic residues, bio-fertilizers

Soil improvement and amendments; water and weed management. Integrated diseases and pest management

use of bio-control agents, bio-pesticides pheromones, trap crops, bird perches

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Must know
certification, labeling and accreditation, 1 Desirable to Know
Quality considerations, marketing, exports 1 Nice to Know
Practical

Study of organically grown field crops through nutrient

Diseases and pest management

Vermi-composting; macro quality analysis, grading

Packaging and post harvest management; green manure

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quality of various composts made from different raw materials 2 Desirable to Know
    Nice to Know