8 Topics
5 Days
40 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
The Organic Farming Practices Training Course provides participants with practical knowledge and skills for developing productive, sustainable, and environmentally responsible organic farming systems. The course explores the principles of organic agriculture and demonstrates how farmers can reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals while maintaining soil fertility, crop productivity, farm profitability, and long-term environmental health.Through practical exercises, case studies, demonstrations, and group discussions, participants will learn how to plan and manage organic farms, identify appropriate inputs and production techniques, prevent and manage common crop pests and diseases, and improve resource efficiency. Attention is also given to post-harvest handling, organic certification requirements, traceability, quality control, market access, and value addition.
Session Objectives
- Understand the principles of organic farming. Identify key techniques for organic crop production. Learn methods for organic livestock management. Develop strategies for soil health and fertility in organic systems. Implement natural pest and disease management practices. Design organic farming systems for diverse environments. Evaluate the economic and environmental benefits of organic farming. Promote sustainable and ethical food production practices. Module 1: Principles of Organic Farming
About the Course
- Agricultural consultants and advisers
- Horticultural and crop production specialists
- Cooperative and farmer organization leaders
- Agricultural entrepreneurs and agribusiness owners
- Food processors and agricultural value-chain actors
- NGOs and development practitioners working in agriculture and rural development
- Government agriculture officers and policymakers
- Agricultural researchers, trainers, and educators
- Environmental and sustainability professionals
- Youth and women engaged in agricultural enterprises
- Professionals interested in establishing or transitioning to organic farming systems
Curriculum & Topics
8 Topics | 40 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Defining organic agriculture and its core principles
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Workshop 1.2:
History and evolution of organic farming
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Workshop 1.3:
Organic standards and certification
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Workshop 1.4:
Comparing organic and conventional farming systems
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Workshop 1.5:
The role of organic farming in sustainable agriculture
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Workshop 2.1:
Organic soil management and fertility
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Workshop 2.2:
Crop rotation and cover cropping
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Workshop 2.3:
Organic seed selection and propagation
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Workshop 2.4:
Water management in organic crop production
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Workshop 2.5:
Organic weed management
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Workshop 3.1:
Principles of organic animal husbandry
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Workshop 3.2:
Organic animal nutrition and feeding
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Workshop 3.3:
Organic livestock health management
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Workshop 3.4:
Organic housing and pasture systems
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Workshop 3.5:
Ethical considerations in organic livestock production
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Workshop 4.1:
The importance of soil biodiversity
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Workshop 4.2:
Building soil organic matter
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Workshop 4.3:
Composting and vermicomposting in organic systems
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Workshop 4.4:
Green manures and cover crops
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Workshop 4.5:
Organic soil amendments and fertilizers
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Workshop 5.1:
Ecological approaches to pest and disease control
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Workshop 5.2:
Biological pest control methods
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Workshop 5.3:
Cultural practices for pest and disease suppression
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Workshop 5.4:
Use of natural pesticides and biopesticides
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Workshop 5.5:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in organic systems
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Workshop 6.1:
Planning and design of organic farms
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Workshop 6.2:
Crop diversification and polyculture
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Workshop 6.3:
Integrating livestock into organic systems
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Workshop 6.4:
Agroforestry and organic farming
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Workshop 6.5:
Designing for resilience and sustainability
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Workshop 7.1:
Economic analysis of organic farming
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Workshop 7.2:
Market opportunities for organic products
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Workshop 7.3:
Environmental benefits of organic agriculture
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Workshop 7.4:
Social impacts of organic farming
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Workshop 7.5:
Consumer perspectives on organic food
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Workshop 8.1:
Organic farming in different climates
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Workshop 8.2:
Organic farming research and innovation
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Workshop 8.3:
Organic farming and climate change mitigation
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Workshop 8.4:
The future of organic agriculture
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Workshop 8.5:
Policy and advocacy for organic farming
