Institute Agenda :-
Study Materials ,Bag , ID Card Provide & Course Non - Semester Pattern. Exam Scheduled July/August Month, Before 2 Months informed to Exam Appear students for their Hall Ticket Register.
(Note: Anytime agenda can change on the Management Basis.)
Learning Mode:- (Selection Type)
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Type
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Learning Mode
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Classes Schedule & Timing
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For Regular Learning
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Timing 10 AM to 3PM
(Sunday/Govt & Local Holiday – Holiday)
[All Health Courses Applicable for Regular]
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For Part-time Learning
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Saturday Only (Timing 10AM to 4PM)
[Note: Health Dept Course only ]
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For Distance Learning
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Sequencely 7 days classes – only
(Timing 10AM to 4 PM)
[Note: Except Health Dept Course]
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For Online Learning
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Zoom Class (Monday to Friday)
& Meeting Discuss ( Timing 11 AM to 1PM)
[Note: Except Health Dept Course]
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Course Overview:
The course covers topics like plant health, pest and disease control, soil science, and sustainable farming methods. Graduates are prepared for roles in farm management, agricultural research, and consultancy, with a duration typically ranging from one to two years.
Course Responsibilities:-
- Soil Analysis and Management: Collecting and testing soil samples to determine nutrient levels, pH, and other properties. Based on the analysis, they develop fertilizer programs and recommend soil amendments to optimize plant growth and ensure soil health.
- Crop Production and Planning: Advising on suitable crop selection, planting rates, and rotation plans based on environmental conditions and market demands.
- Pest and Disease Management: Inspecting fields to identify signs of pests, diseases, and weed issues. They recommend and implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to control these problems effectively and sustainably.
- Irrigation Management: Evaluating water needs and developing efficient irrigation plans, often using technology to conserve water and ensure optimal usage.
- Research and Experimentation: Conducting field trials and experiments to test new crop varieties, fertilizers, and farming techniques. They gather and analyze data from these trials to develop new, more effective methods.
- Consultation and Education: Working closely with farmers, providing them with expert advice and training on modern farming practices and the use of new technologies and equipment.
- Data Management and Technology: Utilizing precision agriculture tools like GPS, drones, and specific software for data collection, mapping, and analysis to inform decision-making.
- Environmental Stewardship: Promoting sustainable farming practices, such as no-till farming and cover cropping, to minimize the environmental impact of agriculture and address concerns like soil erosion and water pollution.
Work Environment
Agronomists typically split their time between offices, laboratories, and outdoor field sites, which often involves travel to different farms. The role requires a balance of scientific knowledge, practical problem-solving, and communication skills to work effectively with farmers and other agricultural professionals.
Course Curriculum Components:
I. Principles of Agronomy & Crop Production
- Fundamentals of Agronomy: Basic principles, scope, and practices of agricultural operations, including tillage, inter-cultivation, and harvesting.
- Crop Production Technology: Detailed study of the production techniques for major field crops such as cereals (rice, wheat), pulses, oilseeds, fiber crops, and fodder crops.
- Cropping Systems: Principles of crop rotation, multiple cropping, intercropping, and sustainable agriculture practices like organic farming and resource conservation.
II. Soil Science & Nutrient Management
- Fundamentals of Soil Science: Soil composition, physical and chemical properties (texture, pH, organic matter, etc.), and their importance in crop production.
- Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management: The role and deficiency symptoms of essential plant nutrients, types of manures and fertilizers, methods of application, and integrated nutrient management (INM).
- Problem Soils: Identification and management of acid, saline, and sodic soils.
III. Water & Weed Management
- Irrigation Management: Role of water in plant growth, crop water requirements, irrigation scheduling, and various methods of irrigation (surface, sprinkler, drip).
- Weed Management: Identification, classification, and principles of weed control (preventive, cultural, mechanical, chemical, biological methods).
IV. Crop Protection & Improvement
- Entomology: Study of insects, their role in agriculture, major pests of field and horticultural crops, and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
- Plant Pathology: Identification, symptoms, causes, and management of various plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
- Genetics and Plant Breeding: Basic principles of heredity, genetics, crop improvement techniques, and seed production technology.
V. Allied Agricultural Sciences
- Agricultural Meteorology: Importance of weather and climate parameters in crop production, including precipitation, temperature, and wind.
- Horticulture: Fundamentals of fruit, vegetable, flower, and plantation crop production.
- Agricultural Engineering: Basics of farm machinery and power, soil and water conservation engineering, and greenhouse technology.
- Agribusiness & Economics: Introduction to agricultural economics, farm management, marketing, and entrepreneurship development.
Teaching & Practical Components
A diploma program emphasizes hands-on training through:
- Practical Workshops and Lab Sessions: In-depth laboratory sessions to analyze soil, water, and plant samples.
- Field Trips and Demonstrations: Visits to farms, research stations, and command areas to observe real-world applications of agricultural practices.
- Projects and Internships: Students often undertake projects or internships to gain practical field experience and apply their theoretical knowledge
- Job Opportunities: private and public jobs as an agronomist, farm manager, or agricultural inspector; self-employment in farming, nurseries, or agri-inputs; further education with potential for lateral entry into a degree program; and short-term certifications
Features of the Course:
During Training Period, OJT at Hospitals/Industrial/Companies (If applicable courses only)
Placement Guidance:
Those who are Regular and Part time candidate Assurance the Placement 100% throughout India based on the candidates and other online and distance Candidates. We will guide to the Placement and based on the Candidate’s willing.
- Further Clarification Contact: 88701 91125 , 96299 01300 , 73582 18375
