Krishna Sudha Academy of Agroecology

1-Day Exposure Visit to the Campus
2024-07-24 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Spend a day with us to learn about Agroecology and how we are farming Organically in a sustainable way. The 38 acre campus is a pristine, serene and tranquil place free of any noise and pollution, whatsoever. See the various seeding and cropping models, bio-resource center (where we make our own bio-fertilizers, bio-fungicide and bio-weedicide), High Density and Ultra High Density Mango Orchards, Multi-Layer Model for Horticulture, growing rice with minimal water, to name a few.
You can also see our 80,000 sq ft state-of-the-art Building for our class rooms, dormitory, large rooms and AC Suites, canteen, kitchen and the (proposed) Exhibition Hall.
Please register here.

Fruit Pulp and Value Addition
2024-07-29 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India

Agri-Advisory Services and Market Linkages for FPOs - Refresher Training Program
2024-07-30 - 2024-08-01 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Under Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres [AC&ABC] Scheme in collaboration with Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology and Centre for Sustainable Agriculture.
We are expecting participants from AP, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. A few more from other states might come.

Shri Ashutosh Deshpande from Reliance Foundation
2024-08-02 | Andhra Pradesh
Shri Ashutosh Deshpande from Reliance Foundation, Reliance Foundation, will be visiting us to see our Vegetable plots. This is an exploratory visit to assess our Campus (farm, dormitories, canteen, class room and trainers and training material) for their Farmer Education efforts in Organic Farming.

Awareness Program on TOF Development and TBE opportunities
2024-08-05 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India

Dr. Christophe GIRONDE from Geneve Graduate Institute
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-06 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Visit by Dr. Christophe Gironde, Senior Lecturer, from Geneve Graduate Institute, Geneva, Switzerland
Christophe GIRONDE | IHEID (graduateinstitute.ch)
From their website

Senior Lecturer, Development Studies

AFFILIATED WITH THE CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND THE GENDER CENTRE

Spoken languages
English, French

Areas of expertise

Agrarian change and rural development

Household economy, livelihoods and gender

Mobility and migration

Inequality and poverty

Emerging economies

Development, cooperation and aid policies

Geographical Region of Expertise

Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodge)

Sub-saharan Africa (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Congo and Burundi)

South India

Bolivia

PGS - Staff Capacity Building for WASSAN
2024-08-06 - 2024-08-07 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) training for WASSAN’s staff. As a Capacity Building exercise, this is the second batch coming from WASSAN. We had a batch of 42 people come in April ’24.
More on WASSAN can be found at Home (wassan.org).

Medicinal Plants Production, Processing and Marketing
2024-08-07 - 2024-08-08 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India

Bee Keeping and Honey Processing
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-13 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India

जैविक/प्राकृतिक खेती को बढ़ावा देने के लिए कृषि विस्तार सेवाएँ (Agricultural Extension Tools for Promoting Organic/Natural Farming) - 1st Batch
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-17 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Large Area Certification/बृहद क्षेत्र प्रमाणीकरण अंतर्गत

We are happy to be associated as an active partner in making district of Dantewada, Chhattisgarh to go fully organic. Efforts began in 2016 by the district administration, Nirmaan Organization. A farmer producer organisation, Bhoomgaadi Organic FPC was formed. Centre for Sustainable Agriculture joined the process as PGS Regional council to certify under Large Area Certification (LAC). Under Large Area Certification (LAC) a village can be declared as Organic and certified based on three conditions.

All farmers are following organic/natural farming practices and do not use any agrochemicals and GMOs and takes a pledge to continue,
Gramsabha makes a resolution that agrochemical use in the village is not allowed and
the (State) Department of Agriculture declares that there are no shops permitted to sell agrochemicals in the village.

After proper field verification, in 2022, 110 villages with 10,264 farmers and 65,279 ha (1,63,197.50 acres) of land is declared as organic. This is the first time, a mainland agriculture area in India is declared as organic on such a large scale. We have another 110 villages in the district which still have some agrochemical use and would be reaching the entire district in the next two years.

This series of trainings is part of converting these remaining 110 villages.

Soap Making
2024-08-17 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India

Value Addition Technology of Forestry and Agriculture Residues
2024-08-21 - 2024-08-22 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India

जैविक/प्राकृतिक खेती को बढ़ावा देने के लिए कृषि विस्तार सेवाएँ (Agricultural Extension Tools for Promoting Organic/Natural Farming) - 2nd Batch
2024-08-21 - 2024-08-25 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Large Area Certification/बृहद क्षेत्र प्रमाणीकरण अंतर्गत – 2nd Batch

We are happy to be associated as an active partner in making district of Dantewada, Chhattisgarh to go fully organic. Efforts began in 2016 by the district administration, Nirmaan Organization. A farmer producer organisation, Bhoomgaadi Organic FPC was formed. Centre for Sustainable Agriculture joined the process as PGS Regional council to certify under Large Area Certification (LAC). Under Large Area Certification (LAC) a village can be declared as Organic and certified based on three conditions.

All farmers are following organic/natural farming practices and do not use any agrochemicals and GMOs and takes a pledge to continue,
Gramsabha makes a resolution that agrochemical use in the village is not allowed and
the (State) Department of Agriculture declares that there are no shops permitted to sell agrochemicals in the village.

After proper field verification, in 2022, 110 villages with 10,264 farmers and 65,279 ha (1,63,197.50 acres) of land is declared as organic. This is the first time, a mainland agriculture area in India is declared as organic on such a large scale. We have another 110 villages in the district which still have some agrochemical use and would be reaching the entire district in the next two years.

This series of trainings is part of converting these remaining 110 villages.

1-Day Exposure Visit from Kheti Virasat Mission (KVM)
2024-08-29 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Visit by a team farmers and their lead from Kheti Virasat Mission, KVM, Kheti Virasat Mission | Kheti Virasat Mission.

Induction cum Orientation for PGS Team
2024-08-29 - 2024-08-31 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Induction of the next batch of PGS Certifiers and training too, to support ever growing need to certify new farmers/land.

जैविक/प्राकृतिक खेती को बढ़ावा देने के लिए कृषि विस्तार सेवाएँ (Agricultural Extension Tools for Promoting Organic/Natural Farming) – 3rd Batch
2024-09-01 - 2024-09-05 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Large Area Certification/बृहद क्षेत्र प्रमाणीकरण अंतर्गत – 3rd Batch

We are happy to be associated as an active partner in making district of Dantewada, Chhattisgarh to go fully organic. Efforts began in 2016 by the district administration, Nirmaan Organization. A farmer producer organisation, Bhoomgaadi Organic FPC was formed. Centre for Sustainable Agriculture joined the process as PGS Regional council to certify under Large Area Certification (LAC). Under Large Area Certification (LAC) a village can be declared as Organic and certified based on three conditions.

All farmers are following organic/natural farming practices and do not use any agrochemicals and GMOs and takes a pledge to continue,
Gramsabha makes a resolution that agrochemical use in the village is not allowed and
the (State) Department of Agriculture declares that there are no shops permitted to sell agrochemicals in the village.

After proper field verification, in 2022, 110 villages with 10,264 farmers and 65,279 ha (1,63,197.50 acres) of land is declared as organic. This is the first time, a mainland agriculture area in India is declared as organic on such a large scale. We have another 110 villages in the district which still have some agrochemical use and would be reaching the entire district in the next two years.

This series of trainings is part of converting these remaining 110 villages.

సేంద్రియ వ్యవసాయం మరియు ధృవీకరణ (Organic Farming & Certification)
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-25 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
Register here: Google Form

Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology
Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and
National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF)

Are you a passionate practitioner doing sustainable agriculture and want to make a real difference in the organic/natural farming industry?
Our Organic Farming & Certification Course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to become an expert in organic farming practices.
Training Organizers
The National Center for Organic/Natural Farming (NCONF) the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA),
📚 What You’ll Learn:

Understand the role of an Organic/Natural Farm
Implement soil improvement plans
Monitor organic crops and ensure quality specifications
Facilitate PGS Organic Certification processes
Plan procurement activities and assess soil health
Facilitate sales in various markets and evaluate export potential
Develop export strategies and arrange financing
Establish and maintain business relationships

🎓 Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for those who have been practicing or doing organic farming, sustainable agriculture, and creating business or market linkages.
Requirement: 12th Passed and preferably from Local Groups/FPOs/ICS/registered with ATMA, PKVY, Namani Gange or any State or Central Sponsored Schemes related to Organic Farming
🎓 Expectations from the Participants:
Once you have successfully completed the course you should be able to facilitate the extension services in both the production, organic certification and business/marketing of the produce with the farmers that you are working with.
🎓 Outcome of the course:

Technical Expertise in Organic Farming Practices
Expertise in certification & marketing
Backward & forward linkages in the value chain
Financial linkages & access to credit for farmers, farmer groups or agri business organizations
Capacity building services
Strengthen the business potentials of the farmers or the farmer groups
Economical & sustainable business plan

🗓️ Duration: 21 Days starting Thursday, 5th of Sept 2024
🗣️ Language: Telugu
👥 Batch size: 30
📍 Location: Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Vijayawada-Vissannapeta Road, Kondaparva, NTR District, Andhra Pradesh – 521 213
Join us and become a catalyst for sustainable agriculture and economic growth in your community!
Our website: Krishna Sudha Academy of Agroecology
For more information, WhatsaApp +91 8500 28 3300 or email ksa@KrishnaSudhaAcademy.org
This is a FREE course and cost is borne by NCONF. The participants will need to pay for their travel charges.

Composting Technology
2024-09-09 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agoecology (Hall-2), NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India

Master Training Program to Rayalaseema Waters Program (Telugu)-2
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-14 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India

Master Training Program on Natural Farming Program (Hindi)-2
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-05 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agoecology (Hall-2), NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India

Agroecological Transitions - Field Attachment for Students of MA Rural Management - Shiv Nadar University
2024-10-14 - 2024-11-12 | Krishna Sudha Academy for Agoecology (Hall-2), NH 216H, Kondaparva, Andhra Pradesh, 521213, India
This intensive course will cover the below topics in about a month’s time.

Introduction to Managing Agroecological Transitions
Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
Soil Health Management
Plant Protection and Pest Management
Agriculture Water Management
Field Visit in Teams for Survey; and Mapping the Village Ecological and Socio-economic Situation
Working in farmers’ fields
The Policy Perspective on Agroecological Transitions
Organising Support Services
Legal Framework for Agroecological Transitions
