Theory
Organic farming, principles and its scope in India, initiatives taken by Government ( central/ state ), NGOs and other organizations for promotion of organic agriculture. Organic ecosystem and their concepts. Organic nutrient resources and its fortification, restrictions to nutrient use in organic farming; choice of crops and varieties in organic farming; fundamentals of insect, pest, disease and weed management under organic mode of production. Operational structure of NPOP; certification process and standards of organic farming; processing, leveling, economic considerations and viability, marketing and export potential of organic products.