Capacity Building on organic/natural farming

‘Enabling Transition to Organic/Natural Farming’ A CSE-CSA joint training to build capacity of extension officials as master trainers in select north Indian states, Oct 11-14, 2022, Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute, Nimli, Alwar, Rajasthan

A four-day on-campus residential training - ‘Enabling transition to organic/natural farming’ was held for mid-level agriculture extension officials from select districts of four states – Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab. The training focused on the agroecologicalframework, pest and disease management, soil health and nutrient management, market linkages, climate connections, certifications, and seeds through classroom lectures, farmer field schools, and on-field exposure visits. The training was conducted along with the Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Hyderabad, as a technical partner to CSE.