CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE (1 YEAR)

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CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE (1 YEAR)

CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE (1 YEAR)

📘 Syllabus Structure (1 Year)

1. Introduction to Agriculture

  • Scope and importance of agriculture in the national economy
  • History of agriculture and major revolutions (Green, White, Blue)
  • Types of farming: subsistence, commercial, mixed, organic, etc.
  • Classification of crops: Kharif, Rabi, Zaid
  • Role of agriculture in rural development

2. Field Crop Production (Kharif, Rabi & Garma Crops)

  • Characteristics of major field crops: rice, wheat, maize, pulses, oilseeds, etc.
  • Crop cultivation practices: seed selection, sowing, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting
  • Cropping systems: mono-cropping, mixed cropping, crop rotation
  • Crop calendar and seasonal planning

3. Fundamentals of Soil Science

  • Soil origin and classification
  • Soil structure, texture, and fertility
  • Soil testing and amendments
  • Soil conservation and water management
  • Use of organic matter and fertilizers

4. Principles of Horticultural Crops & Agricultural Practices

  • Importance and scope of horticulture (fruits, vegetables, flowers)
  • Propagation methods (cutting, layering, grafting)
  • Orchard layout and planting techniques
  • Kitchen gardening and seasonal vegetable production
  • Nursery raising and plant protection

5. Plant Pathology & Agricultural Meteorology

  • Introduction to plant diseases and symptoms
  • Disease-causing organisms (fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes)
  • Methods of disease management
  • Importance of weather and climate in agriculture
  • Basic understanding of rainfall, temperature, humidity, and their effects on crops

6. Basics of Agricultural Engineering

  • Introduction to farm tools and small machinery
  • Land preparation equipment (ploughs, harrows, seed drills)
  • Irrigation methods (canal, drip, sprinkler, manual)
  • Drainage and water harvesting systems
  • Farm power sources: human, animal, electrical, and mechanical

7. Insect Pests, Pesticides & Their Management

  • Common crop pests and types of damage
  • Life cycle of major insects
  • Cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical pest control methods
  • Safe use and storage of pesticides
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles

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