Farmhouse Development Technology
Learn how to plan and develop a functional, attractive and sustainable farmhouse landscape. Understand site assessment, land-use planning, plantation, lawn development, kitchen gardens, fruit orchards, irrigation, water management, outdoor spaces, pathways and basic project costing. Build practical knowledge for farmhouse development, landscape consultancy and maintenance projects.
Level 04 – AELP. Agriculture Experiential Learning Program. Practical, Project-Based and Experiential Skill Training.
Over 1.5 months, you move from reading a farmhouse site to planning usable outdoor zones—planting, lawns, food gardens, orchards, irrigation, pathways, and simple costing—so you can approach development, consultancy, or maintenance work with clearer practical judgment.
Module 1: Site Assessment and Land-Use Planning
- Reading slope, soil, drainage, access, and existing vegetation on a plot
- Zoning areas for residence, recreation, cultivation, and services
- Sun, wind, and microclimate factors that affect planting and comfort
- Sketching a simple master layout before detailed work begins
Module 2: Plantation, Lawns, and Green Cover
- Selecting trees, shrubs, and ground covers for climate and maintenance level
- Lawn establishment, soil preparation, and basic turf care
- Spacing, planting pits, mulching, and early establishment care
- Balancing shade, screening, and open lawn for farmhouse use
Module 3: Kitchen Gardens and Fruit Orchards
- Layout and crop choice for seasonal kitchen gardens
- Orchard planning: spacing, varieties, and planting calendar basics
- Composting, organic inputs, and integrated pest awareness
- Linking food production areas with irrigation and pathways
Module 4: Irrigation and Water Management
- Water sources, storage, and distribution options for farmhouse sites
- Drip, sprinkler, and manual irrigation for lawns and crops
- Rainwater harvesting and runoff control at a practical level
- Scheduling irrigation by season and plant need
Module 5: Outdoor Spaces, Pathways, and Hardscape Basics
- Designing patios, seating areas, and functional outdoor rooms
- Path widths, materials, and drainage for farm and guest movement
- Fencing, gates, and simple boundary treatments
- Coordinating hardscape with planting and irrigation lines
Module 6: Maintenance Planning and Basic Project Costing
- Seasonal maintenance calendars for lawn, orchard, and plantation
- Labour, tools, and input estimates for ongoing upkeep
- Bill-of-quantity thinking for development phases
- Client handover notes and simple record keeping
Module 7: Practical Farmhouse Development Project
- Case walkthrough from site notes to layout and planting plan
- Troubleshooting common drainage, irrigation, and plant-failure issues
- Preparing a concise development proposal for a sample plot
- Presenting your plan for trainer and peer feedback
Who This Is For
Minimum 12th pass or equivalent. Suitable for agriculture and horticulture students, landscape and garden enthusiasts, farmhouse owners and managers, nursery workers, and anyone exploring farmhouse development, landscape consultancy, or maintenance projects with hands-on, project-based training.
Outcomes
On completion, you should be able to:
- Assess a site and draft a practical land-use and planting layout
- Plan lawns, kitchen gardens, orchards, and green cover for a farmhouse setting
- Propose irrigation and basic water-management steps for outdoor areas
- Coordinate pathways, outdoor spaces, and planting for usable landscapes
- Estimate simple development and maintenance costs and document a small project plan
Training builds skills; it is not a statutory licence and does not include job or placement guarantees.
Course Information
- Duration: 1.5 Months
- Fee: ₹10,000
- Mode: Online, offline, or hybrid
- Payment: Full payment or installment
- Certificate: AELP Experiential Skill Certificate, issued by SANDILYAS ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
- Eligibility: Minimum 12th pass or equivalent
How to Join
- Apply online
- Counselling
- Registration
- Fee payment
- Batch confirmation