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The Advanced Certificate Course in Organic Agri-Business Management provides a specialized education in organic farming and agribusiness, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and effective business management strategies. This course covers a wide range of topics, including the introduction to organic farming systems, climate change’s impact on agriculture, and the management of organic crop production and animal husbandry. Students will also explore organic soil nutrient management, ecological pest management, and agro-mechanization.

Key modules on organic supply chain management, agribusiness planning, and organic market development will prepare students for the business side of organic agriculture. The course also addresses essential areas such as food safety, certification standards, and international policies, along with organic product processing and post-harvest development. By integrating these critical components, students will be equipped to manage and grow organic agri-businesses while adhering to regulatory standards and sustainability principles.

This course is ideal for agriculture graduates, diploma holders, professionals, and those with relevant experience in agriculture or agribusiness, as well as anyone passionate about organic agriculture. Upon completion, students will be well-prepared to make significant contributions to the organic farming industry and take on leadership roles in the growing field of organic agri-business.

Department
Department
PRODUCTIVITY & QUALITY CENTER
Campus
Campus
Kurunegala Campus
Level
Level
Advanced Certificate Programmes
Method
Method
Part Time (Sundays)
Duration
Duration
04 months
Medium
Medium
English

Entry Requirements

  • Professionals in Agriculture and Agribusinesses

  • Agriculture Graduates

  • Agriculture diploma holders

  • G.C.E. A/L qualification with more than 1 year experience in the relevant field

  • G.C.E. O/L qualification with more than 3 years experience in the relevant field

  • Anyone interested in organic agriculture (decided by a panel)

Commencement

  • Kurunegala – Pending

Lecture Schedule

  • Coursework + 10 Field / Industry visits

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure
  • Course Fee: LKR 100,000/- + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000/-

*Subject to change without prior notice. Conditions apply.

Course Structure and Modules

OA/01 Introduction to Organic Farming System

  • Our Agriculture System and Climate Change

  • Introduction of Organic Agriculture

OA/02 Organic Agriculture Production and Management

  • Organic Agriculture Production Systems

  • Organic Farm Planning and Management

  • Sustainable Organic Crop Husbandry

  • Integrated /Ecological Pest Management in Organic Agriculture

  • Appropriate Agro-Mechanization in Organic Agriculture

OA/03 Soil Nutrient Management and Animal Husbandry

  • Soil, Soil Management, Nutrients and Organic Fertilizer Production

  • Bio Fertilizer and Biotechnology for Organic Agriculture

  • Organic Animal Husbandry

  • Animal Health and Nutrition

OA/04 Organic Supply Chain Management and Agribusiness

  • Agriculture Supply Chain Management

  • Organic Agribusiness Planning

  • Organic Markets Development

OA/05 Organic Agriculture Policies, Regulation and Standards

  • Food Safety and Nutrition

  • Organic Standards Regulation and Certification

  • Organic Agriculture International Policies and Market Requirements

  • Organic Agri-tourism

OA/06 Organic Product Processing, Post-harvest and Product Development

  • Organic Agri-Product Development and Processing

  • Organic Agri Post – harvest Developments

  • Organizational Development in Organic Agriculture

  • Agriculture Information Systems