As per the recommendation of the 5th Deans' committee of Indian Council of Agriculture (ICAR)
Agro Ecological Situations
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Overview of Agricultural Production Systems
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Agro-ecological situation and Agro-eco system approach
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Weather parameters and their impact on Agricultural Production
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Suitable cropping systems for the existing Agro-ecological situation
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Relevance of Agro-meteorological information for crop production
Soil Health Management
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Soil-Profile, Types, Characteristics, Properties (Physical, Chemical and Biological)
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Importance of soil testing, method of soil sampling, interpretation and farm advisory, based on soil test results
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Problematic soils and their management
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Macro-Micro Nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms and Integrated Nutrient Management
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Liquid Fertilizers and Plant Growth Regulators
Rainfed Farming
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Crop planning in Rainfed Areas
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Importance of Water Management in Crop Production
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Natural Resource Management for Dryland Agriculture
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Climate Change and adaptation strategies for Rainfed agriculture
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Integrated watershed management
Seed & Seed Production
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Difference between seed and grain
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Importance of Quality Seeds in crop production
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Seed treatment- Importance and procedure
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Types of seeds and Seed storage and maintenance
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Principles and practices of Seed Production and Seed Certification Process
Irrigation Techniques and their Management
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Basic Principles in irrigation
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Water use Efficiency System and Methods of Irrigation
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Installation and Management of Micro irrigation Systems
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Sprinkler and Drip irrigation
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Budget requirement for Installation of Micro Irrigation System
Weed Management
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Introduction to Weed management in crops
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Importance of Weed management in crops
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Classification of weed
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Method to control weeds
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Integrated Weed Management (Physical, Chemical, Biological method)
Farm Implements and Machinery
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Farm Mechanisation Scope and Importance
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Name and utility of various farm implements and machinery
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Sources and approximate cost of Farm implements and machinery
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Repairs and maintenance of farm implements and Machinery
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Custom hiring Canters: Concept and Importance in the present context as a business model
Pest and disease Control in Agriculture
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Importance of Pest and Disease Control in Agriculture
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Difference between Harmful and Beneficial insects
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Classification of Pesticides, fungicides and other agro chemicals
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Storage pests and their Management
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Precautionary Measures in procurement, handling and application of Chemicals and other agricultural inputs
Crop Production Technology of major local crops
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Cereals: Paddy, wheat, Jowar, Bajra, Maize
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Pluses: Red gram, Green gram, Black gram and Bengal gram
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Oilseeds: Groundnut, Sesame, Safflower, Sunflower, Soybean and Castor
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Commercial Crops: Cotton, Chillies, Sugarcane, Turmeric etc.
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Horticulture Crops: Mango, Sapota, Guava, Custard Apple, Amla, Grape and Pomegranate
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Vegetables: Tomato, Brinjal, Cole Crops, Cucurbits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Floriculture, Landscaping and Lawn maintenance.