COURSE PLAN
21-DAY INTEGRATED TRAINING PROGRAM ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK,
AND ALLIED SCIENCES
SESSION PLAN
Week 1: Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Resource Management
Day 1: Introduction, orientation, and fundamentals of sustainable agriculture
Day 2: Soil health management - organic matter, composting, and soil testing
Day 3: Water conservation - rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, and efficient water
use
Day 4: Climate-smart agriculture – drought-resistant crops and carbon sequestration
Day 5: Integrated pest and disease management - biological control and organic solutions
Day 6: Farm waste management – vermicomposting, biogas, and organic residues
Day 7: Field visit to an organic/sustainable farm
Week 2: Livestock & Allied Sector Development
Day 8: Sustainable livestock farming – breed selection and nutrition management
Day 9: Animal health and biosecurity - common diseases and vaccination protocols
Day 10: Dairy, poultry, and small ruminant farming - productivity enhancement strategies
Day 11: Fisheries and aquaculture - sustainable practices and integration with crops
Day 12: Agroforestry and beekeeping - enhancing biodiversity and farm productivity
Day 13: Practical training at a livestock and fisheries farm
Day 14: Rest, review, and group discussions
Week 3: Agribusiness, Value Addition & Market Linkages
Day 15: Value addition - processing, preservation, and product diversification
Day 16: Marketing strategies - branding, e-commerce, and direct sales
Day 17: Financial support - government schemes, FPOs, and agribusiness models
Day 18: Entrepreneurship in agriculture - success stories and startup incubation
Day 19: Exposure visit to agribusiness units and cooperatives
Day 20: Project development - farm planning and business models
Day 21: Valedictory session, experience sharing, and certification distribution
