Agriculture
Class XII | SUBJECT CODE (808)
Agriculture is an important part of India’s economy, which accounts
for about 18 percent of the country’s GDP and occupies almost 43 percent
of India’s geographical area.
Course Objective
This course has been introduced with the following objectives:
- To create awareness about cereals, pulses, oilseed crops, important fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
- To create awareness about various breeds of animals, poultry, flushes, and their importance.
- To impart knowledge about the package of practices for growing various crops.
Course Features
In addition, the rearing of milch animals, fishes, honeybees, and silkworms
has become an integral part of our economy. By virtue of the hard work of the Agricultural Scientists and
farmers, we have attained the green revolution, white revolution, brown revolution, and golden revolution. Now, we are talking of rainbow revolution and it is hoped that we are approaching towards it with
great sincerity and the day is not far when we will achieve it.
Instructor in Agriculture
“The Agriculture Industry employs a large
number of people in the organized, as well as, the unorganized sector.
The requirement of skilled workforce in this sector is increasing by the
day.”
- E-learning & Onsite classes
- A 'Workshop' class
- Industrial Visit
- Certificate of Completion
Course Content
Food Production Including Horticulture Crops and It‘s
Important in The Economy and National Security
Soil Fertility and Productivity
Essential Plant Nutrients, Classification of Plant Nutrients. Role of Function of Essential Plant Nutrients and their Important Deficiency Symptoms.
Soil Sampling and Its Processing. Introduction of Soil pH and Organic Carbon
Introduction of Manure, Fertilizer, and Classification of Fertilizer, Bio-fertilizer, their Method of Application and Integrated Nutrients Management
Concept of Soil Moisture Availability, Various Irrigation Method. Concept of Precision and Pressure Irrigation. Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation.
Method of Insect-Pest Management Chemical, Biological and Mechanical. Concept of Integrated Pest Management
Essential Plant Nutrients, Classification of Plant Nutrients. Role of Function of Essential Plant Nutrients and their Important Deficiency Symptoms.
Soil Sampling and Its Processing. Introduction of Soil pH and Organic Carbon
Introduction of Manure, Fertilizer, and Classification of Fertilizer, Bio-fertilizer, their Method of Application and Integrated Nutrients Management
Concept of Soil Moisture Availability, Various Irrigation Method. Concept of Precision and Pressure Irrigation. Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation.
Method of Insect-Pest Management Chemical, Biological and Mechanical. Concept of Integrated Pest Management
Concept, history, and importance
Present status and contribution to National Economy
Important food products are grown organically. Important Government Schemes for the promotion of organic farming in our country. Kitchen gardening.
Present status and contribution to National Economy
Important food products are grown organically. Important Government Schemes for the promotion of organic farming in our country. Kitchen gardening.
Importance, Scope of Post-Harvest Technology and Processing
Post-Harvest Management of Fruits, Flowers, Cereal Crops, and Vegetables.
Important Government Scheme for Food Sector
Post-Harvest Management of Fruits, Flowers, Cereal Crops, and Vegetables.
Important Government Scheme for Food Sector
Principals and Methods of Preservation of Fruits and
Vegetables
Important Value Added Product of Fruits and Vegetables Packaging, Quality Slandered, and Their Marketing Including Export
Flowers and their harvesting: important processed flower products, packaging, storage, and their marketing Concept of Safe Food and Quality Standard
Important Value Added Product of Fruits and Vegetables Packaging, Quality Slandered, and Their Marketing Including Export
Flowers and their harvesting: important processed flower products, packaging, storage, and their marketing Concept of Safe Food and Quality Standard
Apiculture, Lac Culture and Sericulture
Mushroom Cultivation
Principles and Elements of Landscape Design Bio-pesticide and Its Formulation
Vermicompost
Nursery and Layout of Nursery
Mushroom Cultivation
Principles and Elements of Landscape Design Bio-pesticide and Its Formulation
Vermicompost
Nursery and Layout of Nursery