Organic Farming & Bio-Input Production
Learn sustainable farming practices and the production of useful biological inputs. Understand organic crop production, soil health, composting, vermicomposting, biofertilizers, biopesticides, botanical extracts, nutrient management and organic farm planning. Develop practical skills for sustainable agriculture, farm entrepreneurship, organic production and value-added bio-input businesses.
Level 03 – AIA. Agricultural Industry Advanced Certification Courses. Advanced Industry Skills for Agriculture & Horticulture Students.
In two months you connect organic crop production with small-scale bio-input preparation and farm planning. You learn how to build soil health through composting and vermicomposting, use biofertilizers and permitted bio-inputs thoughtfully, and document practices for organic production or value-added input enterprises.
Module 1: Organic Farming Principles & Farm Planning
- Core principles of organic production and soil-life management
- Site selection, crop choice, and rotation for organic systems
- Buffer zones, contamination risks, and input traceability
- Seasonal work plans and record templates for organic farms
Module 2: Soil Health & Organic Crop Production
- Build fertility with crop residues, green manures, and mulches
- Manage weeds and moisture without synthetic shortcuts
- Nursery and field establishment under organic rules
- Monitor crop vigour and soil cover through the season
Module 3: Composting & Vermicomposting
- Select feedstocks and balance carbon and nitrogen sources
- Manage aerobic compost piles for temperature and moisture
- Set up and maintain vermicompost beds or bins
- Cure, screen, and store finished compost for field use
Module 4: Biofertilizers & Microbial Inputs
- Types of biofertilizers and their roles in nutrient cycling
- Quality checks, storage, and expiry awareness for live cultures
- Application timing aligned with crop establishment and growth
- Combine biofertilizers with compost in a field programme
Module 5: Biopesticides & Botanical Preparations
- Permitted biopesticide categories and when they fit in IPM
- Safe handling, labelling, and storage of biological products
- Concepts for botanical extracts without unverified recipes
- Record applications for organic compliance and farm audits
Module 6: Nutrient Management in Organic Systems
- Plan nutrient supply from compost, manures, and approved inputs
- Read soil and crop signs of deficiency or excess
- Foliar and soil applications using permitted organic sources
- Adjust plans by season and crop stage with documented reasoning
Module 7: Bio-Input Enterprise & Marketing Basics
- Small-unit layout for compost, vermicompost, or packaged bio-inputs
- Quality consistency, packaging, and basic costing
- Regulatory and certification awareness for organic products
- Customer education and after-sales support for bio-input sales
Who This Is For
Minimum 12th pass or equivalent. Suitable for farmers shifting to organic methods, horticulture and agriculture students, nursery operators, and entrepreneurs interested in compost, vermicompost, or small-scale bio-input production and sales.
Outcomes
On completion, you should be able to:
- Plan and manage an organic crop cycle with documented inputs
- Produce and quality-check compost and vermicompost for field use
- Select and apply biofertilizers and permitted biopesticides responsibly
- Maintain soil fertility through integrated organic nutrient management
- Outline a small bio-input unit with basic costing and marketing steps
Course Information
- Duration: 2 Months
- Fee: ₹9,500
- Mode: Online, offline, or hybrid
- Payment: Full payment or installment
- Certificate: AIA Professional 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