Agricultural Biotechnology and Organic Agriculture

Objectives

• Understand the principles and applications of agricultural biotechnology in modern farming.
• Explore the concepts, practices, and benefits of organic agriculture.
• Examine the integration of biotechnology and organic practices for sustainable agricultural development.
• Discuss ethical, environmental, and economic considerations in biotechnology and organic farming.

Content

Introduction to Agricultural Biotechnology

• Overview of biotechnology in agriculture.
• Genetic modification and crop improvement.
• Biotechnology applications: pest resistance, disease control, and yield enhancement.

Principles and Practices of Organic Agriculture

• Key principles of organic farming.
• Organic soil management and crop production techniques.
• Organic certification standards and market trends.

Integrating Biotechnology and Organic Agriculture

• Synergies between biotechnology and organic practices.
• Challenges and opportunities in integrating both approaches.
• Case studies of successful implementations.

Ethical, Environmental, and Economic Impacts

• Ethical concerns in agricultural biotechnology.
• Environmental sustainability in organic farming.
• Economic benefits and market potentials of biotechnological and organic methods.

DATE:

1ST BATCH: 18th – 21st Mar,                                       2025    

2ND BATCH: 1st – 4th July,                                           2025

3RD BATCH: 28th – 31st Oct,                                       2025