Organic Agriculture

About Organic Agriculture

Organic Agriculture is the process of growing crops without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides, with the use of natural resources like manure and composting. This type of farming is employed to maintain soil fertility and grow chemical-free healthy food.

Duration of course: 3 years (6 semesters)

The various components involved in organic agriculture are Sustainable Practices, Crop Rotation, Water Conservation, and Avoidance of Synthetic Inputs, simultaneously keeping the focus on Market Demand, Consumer Health, Animal Welfare and Soil Health.

A B.Voc in Organic Agriculture is a UGC-approved 3-year undergraduate degree program structured to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge essential to make a career in the agriculture field.

 

Why B.Voc in Organic Agriculture from Glocal University?

Due to the awareness of the impact a healthy diet has on our health, people have started to include food items in their diet that are produced naturally, without the use of chemical substances. This has led to the introduction of organic farming practices all over the world. However, as it is comparatively the initial phase of this mode of agriculture, there is a shortage of skilled professionals with expertise in organic farming methods. Hence, there is a good opportunity for students of this vocational course to make a successful career in this domain. The B.Voc in Organic Agriculture is a UGC-accredited course and is well-recognized by both government and corporate agriculture departments.

Course Key Features

University Name

Glocal University

Location

Saharanpur, UP

Course Name

B.Voc in Organic Agriculture

Course Type

UG Degree

Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Mode

Regular

Exam

Semester wise

Course Fee

50,000/year*

Eligibility

Class 10+2 or equivalent

Salary

2-5 LPA

Syllabus

  • Soil Management
  • Crop Cultivation
  • Pest and Disease Management
  • Organic Certification Processes
  • Post-Harvest Handling Techniques
  • Agricultural Marketing
  • Soil Fertility
  • Horticultural Crops
  • Plant Genetics
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Seed Technology
  • Nematology

Admission Process

Applicants must visit Glocal University's official website if they are interested in enrolling in a B.Voc in Organic Agriculture course. Select the Apply Now option and fill out the necessary fields to complete the registration process. Following registration, applicants can select the course, fill in the required information, submit the required documents, and pay the registration fee to secure their enrollment in the course. Additionally, Glocal University offers free counseling sessions to applicants at each stage of the process.

Course Fees

The B.Voc in Organic Agriculture course has an annual fee of INR 50,000, which adds up to a total tuition fee of INR 1,50,000 for the entire vocational program. Students can pay this cost in installments.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed their 12th grade from an accredited Indian educational board in any stream.
  • A 50% or higher grade in their 12th class is required of candidates.
  • During the admissions process, candidates from reserved categories are granted some flexibility in meeting the qualifying standards.
  • Applicants living abroad may also apply for this course.
  • The minimum age for candidates should be 17 years old.

Career Opportunities

Organic Farm Manager

Organic Crop Consultant

Organic Certification Officer

Organic Farm Inspector

Organic Horticulturist

Organic Livestock Manager

Organic Researcher

Organic Agri-Entrepreneur

Organic Food Processing Manager

Organic Agriculture Extension Officer

Environmental Consultant

Organic Seed Producer

Organic Farm Marketing Specialist

Organic Farm Educator

NGO Positions

Top Hiring Companies

  • Organic India Pvt. Ltd
  • Morarka Organic Foods
  • Sresta Natural Bioproducts
  • Nature Bio-Foods
  • Jaivik Haat
  • Organic Tattva
  • Navdanya
  • Agrocorp Landbase
  • Suminter India Organics
  • Farmveda
  • IOFPCL
  • Ecofarms
  • Krishi Naturals

Other Agriculture Courses Provided by Glocal University

Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentOrganic AgricultureSoil & Water Conservation

Other B.VOC Programs Provided by Glocal University

FAQS

Frequently Asked Question

After completing a B.Voc in Organic Agriculture, students can secure employment in various positions such as Organic Crop Consultant, Organic Farm Inspector, Organic Livestock Manager, Organic Agri-Entrepreneur, Environmental Consultant, and Organic Seed Producer.

During the B.Voc in Organic Agriculture course, candidates will receive a diploma certificate after completing 1st year of the course, after the second year they will receive an advanced diploma certificate and the degree will be provided to them after completing the whole journey of 3 years.

Yes. After completing your graduation in any course of study, you are eligible to apply for admission in a B.Voc in Organic Agriculture course.

 

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