Training on Organic Input Preparation & Jeevamrutha Application
About This Programme
A comprehensive two-day hands-on training covering Jeevamrutha preparation, Panchagavya, Beejamrutha, vermicomposting, and other certified organic inputs for sustainable crop production.
This two-day residential training programme at RIOF gives farmers, students, and extension officers a complete, hands-on understanding of how to prepare and apply certified organic inputs on-farm. By the end of the programme, participants will be equipped to independently prepare all major organic inputs and demonstrate them to other farmers in their community.
Who Should Attend?
This programme is ideal for progressive farmers transitioning to organic farming, agriculture extension officers, and final-year B.Sc/M.Sc Agriculture students seeking practical exposure to certified organic input production.
Programme Highlights
Schedule / Agenda
| Time | Session / Activity | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Inauguration & Introduction to RIOF | Dr. Boraiah B |
| 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Jeevamrutha: Principles, Preparation & Field Application | Dr. Boraiah B |
| 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM | Beejamrutha: Seed Treatment Demonstrations | Mr. Yogesh Kumar, RIOF |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break | — |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Panchagavya: Preparation & Quality Assessment | Dr. Shantha, UAS Bengaluru |
| 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Field Visit — RIOF Organic Demo Plots | RIOF Team |
| DAY 2 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Vermicomposting: Pit Design, Earthworm Management & Harvest | Dr. Boraiah B |
| 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM | Fermented Plant Juices (FPJ), KNF Inputs | Mr. Rajesh, KVK Bengaluru |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Organic Certification Basics & Record-Keeping | Ms. Kavitha, APEDA |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Certificate Distribution & Feedback Session | Dr. Boraiah B |
Resource Persons / Speakers
Dr. Boraiah B
Principal Scientist & Head, RIOF, UAS Bengaluru
Topic: Jeevamrutha, Vermicomposting & Organic Inputs
Dr. Shantha Kumari
Associate Professor, Dept. of Soil Science, UAS Bengaluru
Topic: Panchagavya Quality & Foliar Applications
Mr. Rajesh Naik
Subject Matter Specialist, KVK Bengaluru Rural
Topic: Korean Natural Farming (KNF) Inputs
Ms. Kavitha Raju
Organic Certification Consultant, APEDA
Topic: Organic Certification & Documentation
Completely free. Lunch, tea, and training materials provided both days.
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