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Crop Production & Smart Farming

Oilseed Crop Grower Course

This course provides an in-depth understanding of oilseed crop cultivation, focusing on groundnut, soybean, and mustard.

IntermediateEnglish4h 10m
Created by Prakash Panda

What you'll learn

  • Analyze agro-climatic and soil requirements for oilseed cultivation.
  • Implement effective nutrient management and irrigation strategies.
  • Identify and manage pests and diseases in oilseed crops.
  • Execute harvesting and post-harvest processing techniques.
  • • Carry out seed germination testing, seed treatment, field preparation and sowing for groundnut, soybean and mustard.
  • Site and variety selection
  • Nutrient management
  • Irrigation scheduling
  • Integrated pest management
  • Post-harvest processing
  • • Seed germination testing and treatment
  • • Collective farming and farm entrepreneurship

About this course

This course provides an in-depth understanding of oilseed crop cultivation, focusing on groundnut, soybean, and mustard.

Who it's for

Oilseed farmers, cash crop growers, farm supervisors, agricultural extension workers, and sustainable agriculture consultants and practitioners.

Before you start

  • Basic understanding of agriculture principles.

Curriculum

4 modules · 23 lessons · 4h 10m

Introduction to Oilseed Crops6 lessons
  • Overview of Oilseed Crops10m
  • Oilseed Crop Varieties10m
  • Arranging Resources: Seeds, Vendors and Storage
  • Introduction to Oilseed Crops - Video Overview13m
  • Seed Germination and Field Preparation
  • Introduction to Oilseed Crops - Knowledge Check20m
Nutrient, Irrigation and Weed Management6 lessons
  • Soil Testing and Determining Nutrient Requirements10m
  • Fertiliser Application and Soil Conservation10m
  • Irrigation Management10m
  • Integrated Weed Management
  • Site and Variety Selection — Video Overview34m
  • Nutrient, Irrigation and Weed Management - Knowledge Check20m
Integrated Pest and Disease Management5 lessons
  • Identifying Major Pests and Diseases and Preventive Measures10m
  • Applying Treatment: IPDM in Practice10m
  • Protecting Honey Bees and Other Pollinators from Pesticides10m
  • Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture (Hindi)5m
  • Integrated Pest and Disease Management - Knowledge Check20m
Harvesting, Processing, Marketing and Farm Entrepreneurship6 lessons
  • Harvesting Oilseed Crops at the Right Maturity10m
  • Threshing, Drying, Packing and Storage10m
  • Marketing Oilseeds and Calculating Profitability10m
  • Collective Farming and Farm Entrepreneurship
  • Everything You Need To Know About Post Harvest Technologies7m
  • Harvesting, Processing, Marketing and Farm Entrepreneurship - Knowledge Check20m

Your instructor

Prakash Panda

Sustainable Agriculture Advisor

42 courses

Prakash Panda is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in agriculture, rural development, and business consultancy. He has a strong focus on skill development and livelihoods, contributing to various projects and partnerships aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and market linkages.

₹ 2,000₹ 7,500
  • 4h 10m total
  • 23 lessons
₹ 2,000

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