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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.
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/-
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