Diploma in Agricutlural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI)

Course Structure

Duration: The program is spread over a period of 48 weeks with 40 classroom sessions and 08 field visits.

Module-wise Coverage of Theory and Practical Sessions.

I. Theory (classroom sessions)

  1. Agro Ecological Situations.
  2. Soil Health Management.
  3. Rainfed Farming.
  4. Seed & Seed Production.
  5. Irrigation Techniques and their Management.
  6. Weed Management.
  7. Farm Implements and Machinery.
  8. Pest and disease Control in Agriculture.
  9. Crop Production Technology of major local crops.
  10. Acts, Rules and Regulations related to Agricultural Inputs.
  11. Schemes related to Agricultural Sector.
  12. Extension Approaches and Methods.
  13. Other Optional Areas based on requirement.

II. Proposed Practical Sessions / field visits against each module

  1. Agro-Ecological Situations and it’s acquaint with relevance to Agricultural Production Systems.
  2. Soil Health Management.
  3. Rainfed Farming.
  4. Seeds & Seed Production.
  5. Irrigation Techniques and their Management.
  6. Weeds & weed Management.
  7. Farm Implements and equipments.
  8. Integrated Pest & Disease Management (IPDM).
  9. Package of Practices on predominant crops of the district.
  10. Acts, Rules and Regulations related to Agricultural Inputs.
  11. Extension Approaches and Methods.