Foundation for Organic Agriculture and Rural Development is offering practical based training programmes on key organic topics. We have been engaged in guiding farmers towards the conversion to organic farming, providing them with both technical training and practical exposure to established organic farms. The program is designed to give participants a strong background in production skills as well as the knowledge, management, and decision-making skills necessary to operate a successful organic farm.

The trainings are supported by most recent findings of research & development related to organic agriculture. Classes will be handled by experienced professionals on the subject of Organic Farming, including the professionals from various Universities, Institutions and consultants in the field.

The target participants Includes

• Lead farmers

• Farmer groups/organizations/farm clubs

• NGOs interested in spreading the message of organic farming

• Nurseries

• Processing industry

• Government and non government officials

The core topics covered under the training programmes is as follow:

1. Introduction to organic agriculture

2. Crop based cultivation practices

3. Soil and water management

4. Pest and disease management

5. On farm production of inputs

6. Harvesting and handling

7. On farm processing

8. Organic standards and certification procedures

9. Maintenance of farm records

Internal Control System (ICS) For Small Holder Group Certification”

Provides trainers training programme on “organic agriculture standards and Internal Control System for Small Holder Group Certification”

The period of training programme is of 3 days including field visit.   

The core topics covered under the training programmes is as follow

10. Introduction to ICS

11. Project Organization

12. Risk assessment in an organic project

13. ICS manual

14. Personnel requirements

15. Training of ICS personnel and farmers

16. Internal inspection

17. Documentation

18. Over view map and farm maps

19. Tracenet entry