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Diploma IN SOIL AND FERTILIZER MANAGEMENT ( M-54 )

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Course Fees : 0.00 0.00/-
  • Course Duration : 1 YEAR
  • Minimum Amount To Pay : Rs.0.00

 

Soil and Fertilizer Management Course – Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

  • Minimum: 10th Pass (for short-term and certificate courses)

  • Preferred: 12th Pass with Agriculture/Biology/Chemistry (for diploma or advanced training)

  • Graduates or diploma holders in agriculture or related fields for specialized courses

2. Age Limit

  • Minimum: 16 years

  • No upper age limit 

3. Preferred Skills

  • Interest in agriculture and farming techniques

  • Basic understanding of natural sciences (biology, chemistry, environment)


Syllabus for Soil and Fertilizer Management Course

A. Core Subjects

1. Introduction to Soil Science

  • Soil origin and formation

  • Types of soils (sandy, loamy, clayey, etc.)

  • Soil profile and horizons

  • Soil texture, structure, and color

2. Soil Properties and Functions

  • Physical properties (porosity, moisture, temperature)

  • Chemical properties (pH, salinity, cation exchange capacity)

  • Biological properties (soil organisms and microorganisms)

3. Soil Fertility and Productivity

  • Difference between fertility and productivity

  • Nutrient cycles (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium)

  • Factors affecting soil fertility

4. Nutrient Management

  • Essential plant nutrients (macro and micronutrients)

  • Deficiency symptoms in plants

  • Nutrient requirement for different crops


B. Fertilizer Management

1. Types of Fertilizers

  • Organic fertilizers: compost, farmyard manure (FYM), green manure, vermicompost

  • Inorganic fertilizers: Urea, DAP, MOP, SSP, NPK blends

  • Biofertilizers: Rhizobium, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, etc.

2. Fertilizer Application Methods

  • Broadcasting, band placement, foliar spray, fertigation

  • Time and dosage of fertilizer application based on crop stage

  • Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)

3. Soil and Fertilizer Testing

  • Soil sampling methods

  • Interpretation of soil test reports

  • Fertilizer recommendation based on soil tests

4. Sustainable Soil and Fertilizer Use

  • Soil conservation techniques (contour plowing, cover cropping, etc.)

  • Use of organic inputs and green manures

  • Avoiding overuse and misapplication of chemical fertilizers


C. Practical Training

  • Soil sampling and preparation for testing

  • Preparing and applying compost and vermicompost

  • Demonstration of fertilizer application techniques

  • Nutrient deficiency identification in crops

  • Fertilizer calculation and dose formulation

  • Field visits and interaction with agricultural experts