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NPTEL

Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production

NPTEL and Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur via YouTube

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COURSE OUTLINE: Organic farming is an integrated system of agricultural production based on ecological principles, promotion of biodiversity, biological cycles and organic matter recycling to maintain and improve soil fertility and environmental sustainability. The regulations for organic crop cultivation prohibit the use of chemo-synthetic pesticides, mineral fertilizers, growth promoters and Genetically Modified Organisms. Indiscriminate use of these chemicals in conventional farming poses a serious threat to the quality of produce as well as the environment. Concern about food safety and security and environmental sustainability is increasing among scientist, administrator and environmentalist. In view of this, the course is designed to train students on organic farming practices, quality analysis of the products, environmental impact assessment, health benefit of the organic food, etc. After successful completion of the course, the students should be able to design resource efficient farming system for small and marginal farmers for improving their economy while meeting the quality food demand in a sustainable environment

Syllabus

Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production by Prof Dillip Kumar Swain.
Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production by Prof Dillip Kumar Swain.
Lecture 1: Organic Farming: Introduction and Status.
Lecture 2: Organic Farming: Introduction and Status.
Lecture 3: Organic Farming and its Components.
Lecture 4: Organic Farming Concepts and Principles.
Lecture 5: "Organic Farming Concepts and Principles (Contd.) ".
Lecture 7: Sustainable Agricutlture.
Lecture 9: Organic Farming and Climate Change.
Lecture 6: SWOT Analysis of Organic Farming.
Lecture 10: Organic Farming and Climate Change (Contd.).
Lecture 8: Key Indicators of Sustainable Agriculture.
Lecture 15 : Enriched Vermicompost Production Technology.
Lecture 12 : Vermicompost Production Technology.
Lecture 13 : Vermicompost Production Technology.
Lecture 14 : Vermicompost Production Technology (Contd.).
Lecture 16 : Vermicompost Quality and Marketing.
Lecture 17 : Introduction to Pest and Disease Management.
Lecture 18 : Pest and Disease Management in Organic Farming.
Lecture 19 : Level "C" Pest and Disease Management.
Lecture 20 : Level "C" Pest and Disease Management (Contd.).
Lecture 11 : Principles of Compost Production.
Lecture 21 : Introduction to Organic Crop Management.
Lecture 22 : Introduction to Organic Crop Management (Contd.).
Lecture 23 : Organic Vegetable Crop Management.
Lecture 24 : Organic Vegetable Crop Management (Cereals).
Lecture 25 : Organic Vegetable Crop Management Cereals Contd..
Lecture 26 : Organic Field Crop Management (Pulse and Oilseed Crop).
Lecture 27 : Organic Plantation Crop Mangement.
Lecture 28 : Organic Meat Production.
Lecture 29 : Introduction on transition to organic crop production.
Lecture 30 : Crop planning and rotation design in organic system.
Lecture 31 : Crop planning and rotation design in organic system (Contd).
Lecture 32 : Integrated Farming System and Urban Agriculture.
Lecture 33 : Quality of Organic Food.
Lecture 34 : Natural Sources of Antioxidants for Health Defense.
Lecture 35 : Antioxidant Capacity of fruits and vegetables.
Lecture 36 : Organic Food and Human Health.
Lecture 37 : Organic Standard.
Lecture 38 : Organic Certification Process.
Lecture 39 : Operational Structure of Organic Certification.
Lecture 40 : Marketing of Organic Products.

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IIT Kharagpur July 2018

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  • The Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production course offers a holistic and forward-thinking approach to agriculture. It stands out for its commitment to environmental stewardship, promoting biodiversity, and fostering sustainable pract…
  • The "Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production" course by NPTEL on YouTube offers comprehensive insights into organic farming principles and practices. It covers soil health, crop management, pest control, and certification processes. The lectures are delivered by experts, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The course is well-structured, making it accessible for beginners while still valuable for experienced farmers. It emphasizes sustainability and the environmental benefits of organic farming. Visual aids and real-life examples enhance understanding, making it a highly informative resource for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture.
  • Mirza Adnan Mohtashim Mirza Salim Baig
    organic agriculture. The course provides a detailed exploration of the principles of organic farming, focusing on soil health, crop rotation, natural pest control, and sustainable farming practices. It highlights the environmental benefits of organi…
  • The Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production course provided comprehensive insights into eco-friendly farming practices. It was well-structured, informative, and highly engaging, offering valuable knowledge for sustainable agriculture. Highly recommended!
  • This course helped me gain more knowledge about organic farming and enriched my understanding to support my concept of sustainable agricultural production.
  • Explanation was good subject clarity is good
    Rest of all things are good.
    Information was good
    Best experience on this class
  • Riddheshwari Sugandh
    "I recently opted for the Organic Farming course, and I must say it's been an incredibly enriching experience. As a student, I was drawn to this course because of my passion for sustainable living and environmental conservation. The course has ex…
  • Sachin Karbhari Farkade
    The "Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production" course by NPTEL on YouTube offers comprehensive insights into organic farming principles and practices. It covers soil health, crop management, pest control, and certification processes. The lectures are delivered by experts, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The course is well-structured, making it accessible for beginners while still valuable for experienced farmers. It emphasizes sustainability and the environmental benefits of organic farming.

    Visual aids and real-life examples enhance understanding, making it a highly informative resource for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture.
  • I am Muhammad Mesbahul Arefin Dewan from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. I was excited to learn about Organic farming. And it's come true by this online platform. Thanks to IIT, Kharagpur to arrange this type of online course for all. It's very much effective for me. Thanks to provide this training.
  • KYLENE JOY BALIGOD GASMEÑA
    The "Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production" course is a comprehensive and insightful resource for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture. The course covers a wide range of topics, from soil health to certification processes, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The instructor's engaging presentation and use of real-world examples make the course enjoyable and easy to follow. Overall, this course is a valuable resource for farmers, researchers, and anyone looking to promote sustainable agricultural practices and contribute to a healthier environment.
  • Well explained. Learned a few techniques. Very good for beginners as well as farmers. Organic farming is the future of our country. Sustainable agriculture is the only key for the growing country.
  • Gunjan Jain
    Thankyou you sir for your guidance and teaching i learn many things like organic agriculture,components of organic farming:., crop rotation, crop residue , organic manure , waste
    Biofertilizer
    Biopesticide
    Vermi compost
    Benifits of organic farming
    Plantation
    Micronutrients and macronutrients
    market for organically grown food
  • Debtirtha Roy
    Organic farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that promotes the use of natural methods to produce crops and livestock. In recent years, it has gained significant attention as a viable alternative to conventional farming practices, which rel…
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    Prathiksha Ayyappan
    This course helped me gain more knowledge about organic farming and enriched my understanding to support my concept of sustainable agricultural production and it's useful course.
  • Nitin Kumar
    Course: Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production The Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production course is a transformative journey into the realm of eco-friendly and ethical farming practices. This comprehensive course e…
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    Usman Ilyas
    This course has made impact for sustainable agriculture and I learn a lot pertaining agricultural input and I will like to recommend more of our community youth to participate in this course and I'm grateful to be here and I will continue to tribe and make quota towards my community and my society at large.
  • Khusboo Kaur Ramlochund Chuckowree
    The course is very informative specially for someone who is puttjng a step in the agricultural field and farming as a poultry owner where i do egg production this course has helped me a lot. Thank you. Please come up with more courses like this.
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    Laurence Shiva Sundar
    This course gives a clear and simple introduction to organic farming and how it helps protect the environment. It’s perfect for beginners who want to learn sustainable ways to grow healthy food.
  • Sunil
    Very informative course. It helps in keeping agricultural production at a sustainable level. It reduces the cost of agricultural production and also improves the soil health. It ensures optimum utilization of natural resources for short-term benefit and helps in conserving them for future generation. Please provide certificate for this course.
  • Abel Kayisi
    I've learnt what an organic farming is, we are told it's a type of farming that protect the biodiversity, ecological and biological structure of soil.
    We also learnt, different types of organic Manuel like biofertilizer, and futhermore we learnt swot analysis on organic farming to ensure the sustainability of the farming.

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