About Organic Agriculture
Organic Agriculture is the process of growing crops without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, with the use of natural resources like manure and composting. This type of farming is employed to maintain soil fertility and grow chemical-free healthy food.
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Duration of course: 3 years (6 semesters)
The various components involved in organic agriculture are Sustainable Practices, Crop Rotation, Water Conservation, and Avoidance of Synthetic Inputs, simultaneously keeping the focus on Market Demand, Consumer Health, Animal Welfare and Soil Health.
A B.Voc in Organic Agriculture is a UGC-approved 3-year undergraduate degree program structured to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge essential to make a career in the agriculture field.
Why B.Voc in Organic Agriculture from Pro Skill India?
Due to the awareness of the impact a healthy diet has on our health, people have started to include food items in their diet that are produced naturally, without the use of chemical substances. This has led to the introduction of organic farming practices all over the world. However, as it is comparatively the initial phase of this mode of agriculture, there is a shortage of skilled professionals with expertise in organic farming methods. Hence, there is a good opportunity for students of this vocational course to make a successful career in this domain. The B.Voc in Organic Agriculture is a UGC-accredited course and is well-recognized by both government and corporate agriculture departments.
Course Key Features
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University Name |
Pro Skill India |
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Location |
Mumbai |
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Course Name |
B.Voc in Organic Agriculture |
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Course Type |
UG Degree |
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Duration |
3 years (6 semesters) |
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Mode |
Regular |
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Exam |
Semester wise |
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Course Fee |
75,000/year* |
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Eligibility |
Class 10+2 or equivalent |
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Salary |
2-5 LPA |
Syllabus
- Soil Management
- Crop Cultivation
- Pest and Disease Management
- Organic Certification Processes
- Post-Harvest Handling Techniques
- Agricultural Marketing
- Soil Fertility
- Horticultural Crops
- Plant Genetics
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Seed Technology
- Nematology
Admission Process
Applicants must visit proskillindia.org official website if they are interested in enrolling in a B.Voc in Organic Agriculture course. Select the Apply Now option and fill out the necessary fields to complete the registration process. Following registration, applicants can select the course, fill in the required information, submit the required documents, and pay the registration fee to secure their enrollment in the course. Additionally, Pro Skill India offers free counseling sessions to applicants at each stage of the process.
Course Fees
The B.Voc in Organic Agriculture course has an annual fee of INR 75,000, which adds up to a total tuition fee of INR 2,25,000 for the entire vocational program. Students can pay this cost in installments.
Career Opportunities
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Organic Farm Manager |
Organic Crop Consultant |
Organic Certification Officer |
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Organic Farm Inspector |
Organic Horticulturist |
Organic Livestock Manager |
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Organic Researcher |
Organic Agri-Entrepreneur |
Organic Food Processing Manager |
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Organic Agriculture Extension Officer |
Environmental Consultant |
Organic Seed Producer |
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Organic Farm Marketing Specialist |
Organic Farm Educator |
NGO Positions |
Top Hiring Companies
- Organic India Pvt. Ltd
- Morarka Organic Foods
- Sresta Natural Bioproducts
- Nature Bio-Foods
- Jaivik Haat
- Organic Tattva
- Navdanya
- Agrocorp Landbase
- Suminter India Organics
- Farmveda
- IOFPCL
- Ecofarms
- Krishi Naturals
Requirements
- Candidates must have passed their 12th grade from an accredited Indian educational board in any stream.
- A 50% or higher grade in their 12th class is required of candidates.
- During the admissions process, candidates from reserved categories are granted some flexibility in meeting the qualifying standards.
- Applicants living abroad may also apply for this course.
- The minimum age for candidates should be 17 years old.
