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Trg Prg No. & Year

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206, 2023-24

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Title

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Natural Farming for Sustainable Agriculture

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Dates

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10/9/2023 to 10/13/2023

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Venue

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Collaborative Online, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

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Objectives

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To impart skill development on natural farming to the KVK officials to promote natural farming for sustainable agriculture

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Content

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Scope and importance of natural farming 2. Four pillars of natural farming 3. Natural farming practices to enhance soil health 4. Preparation of natural farming inputs for soil health enhancement 5. Nutrient management under natural farming system 6. Preparation of organic inputs for plant growth promotion 7. Composting techniques under natural farming system 8. Weed management under natural farming 9. Pest management under natural farming 10. Management of diseases and nematodes under natural farming 11. Preparation of organic inputs for plant protection 12. Integrated Natural Farming System for sustainable agriculture 13. Ecosystem services under natural farming system 14. PGS certification and certification process for natural farming 15. Marketing of products of natural and organic farming

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Methodology

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• Course will be offered online through WebExPlatform • The content will be delivered through live online sessions, presentations and liveinteractions. • WebEx link will be sent to the registeredcandidates • Program period –5 days from 09-13, October, 2023 • It will be followed by an online Examination on 13th October 2023 • On the last day, candidates will have to appear for the objective type exam (Multiple Choice Questions) • Candidates with a score of more than 50% marks and 75 per cent attendance will get the participation certificate

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To Whom

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• Scientists from ICAR and KVKs and other research organizations, faculty of Agricultural universities, SAMETIs and NGOs working in the field • Senior and middle level extension functionaries from the Department of Agriculture and other line departments who are involved in this sector.

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A B S O

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Agriculture Horticulture Home Science Fisheries Animal Husbandry Sericulture KVK SAU Agripreneur Student Others

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Andaman & NicobarAndhra PradeshArunachal PradeshAssamBiharChhattisgarhDaman and DiuGujaratHaryanaHimachal PradeshJammu and KashmirJharkhandKarnatakaKeralaLakshadweepMadhya PradeshMaharashtraManipurMeghalayaMizoramOdishaPondicherryPunjabRajasthanSikkimTamilnaduTripuraUttar PradeshUttarakhandWest BengalNagalandDadra Nagar HaveliDelhiGoaInternationalTelangana Select (Foreign national may choose 'International')

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