Elss 4201: Agricultural Information Support Services
Course teachers: Dr. A. Sakeer Husain and Dr. M.J. Mercykkutty
Dept. of Agrl. Extension, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara
Organic Production Technology VKA2018 Sem VIII
The
Department of Agronomy, COA, Vellanikkara
is offering a (0+10) course Elcp 4205 for the final year BSc (Ag)
students as a part of Experiential learning programme under the STUDENT READY programme as
envisaged by ICAR. About thirteen topics under Organic production technology
including preparation of various organic manures, bio fertilizers , studies on
bio control agents, mass production of enriched composts , raising organic
vegetables in open terraces and poly
houses are also being focused. Apart from these, classes on organic
certification and marketing aspects are also covered. Finally to cap it all, a
project proposal and work plan for establishing an organic farm and manure
production unit is also planned to develop the entrepreneurial instincts of the
students. Under the present situation in the wake of Covid pandemic, it is proposed
that possible theory topics can be covered under online mode but the major
practical works may be carried out in the field itself. Smt Raji S Prasad , Smt
Jayasree P and Smt Anjana Babu S R , Assistant Professors , Agronomy are
assigned the duties and responsibilities in connection with the course work under the leadership of the HOD i/c Dr. P. Prameela.
For undertaking the various practical works under this course several farm
inputs are required. Inputs shall be
procured from the various production units under KAU, farmers, and other
registered input agencies.