Areas of Training

Crop Production & Agronomy

• Crop production techniques (Kharif, Rabi & Zaid crops)
• Soil–water–crop relationship
• Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)
• Integrated Weed Management (IWM)
• Dryland and rainfed agriculture practices

Soil Science & Soil Health Management

• Soil fertility and nutrient management
• Soil testing and analysis
• Organic manures and composting techniques
• Vermicomposting and bio-enriched compost
• Problem soils and reclamation practices

Organic Farming & Sustainable Agriculture

• Principles and practices of organic farming
• Organic inputs: biofertilizers and biopesticides
• Certification and standards (NPOP, PGS)
• Natural farming and zero-budget farming
• Sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture

Plant Protection & Pest Management

• Identification of crop pests and diseases
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Biological control methods
• Safe use of pesticides and residue management

Seed Science & Plant Breeding

• Seed production technology
• Seed quality testing and certification
• Basics of plant breeding and genetics
• Hybrid seed production

Horticulture & Allied Sciences

• Fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crop production
• Nursery management and protected cultivation
• Medicinal and aromatic plants
• Post-harvest handling and value addition

Agricultural Biotechnology

• Plant tissue culture techniques
• Molecular markers and crop improvement
• Biofertilizer and biopesticide technology
• Genetically improved crop traits

Watershed Management & Irrigation

• Watershed development and management
• Water harvesting techniques
• Micro-irrigation systems (drip & sprinkler)
• Efficient water use in agriculture

Agribusiness & Agri-Entrepreneurship

• Agribusiness management
• Value chain and supply chain management
• Farm mechanization and agri-tools
• Start-up development in agriculture

Agricultural Extension & Rural Development

• Extension methods and communication
• Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
• Farmer training and capacity building
• Government schemes and policies in agriculture

Bio-Industrial Technologies

• Mushroom Production Technology
• Biofertilizer Production Technology
• Biopesticide Production Technology
• Biodiesel Production Technology

Target Beneficiaries

• Agriculture and allied science students
• Research scholars
• Entrepreneurs and progressive farmers
• Extension professionals