Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Climate Resilience

Objectives:
• Understand the relationship between climate change and agricultural systems.
• Learn sustainable agricultural practices that enhance climate resilience.
• Explore techniques for improving soil health and water management.
• Understand the role of agroforestry and biodiversity in climate adaptation.

Introduction to Climate Change and Agriculture
• Overview of climate change impacts on agriculture.
• Effects of changing weather patterns on crop yields and livestock.
• Vulnerabilities in different agricultural systems.
• Importance of climate resilience in farming practices.

Sustainable Soil Management for Climate Resilience
• Importance of soil health for climate adaptation.
• Practices like crop rotation, reduced tillage, and cover cropping.
• Organic amendments and composting.
• Techniques for erosion control and improving soil fertility.

Water Management and Conservation in Agriculture
• Efficient irrigation systems and technologies.
• Rainwater harvesting techniques.
• Mulching and its benefits for water retention.
• Water-use efficiency practices for different crops.

Agroforestry and Biodiversity for Climate Adaptation
• Role of trees and agroforestry systems in climate resilience.
• Integrating trees with crops and livestock for improved biodiversity.
• Benefits of diverse farming systems in mitigating climate change impacts.
• Conservation practices for protecting biodiversity on farms.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 2nd – 4th Apr, 2025
2ND BATCH: 15th – 18th July, 2025
3RD BATCH: 18th – 21th Nov, 2025