{"id":288,"date":"2013-04-16T18:52:53","date_gmt":"2013-04-16T13:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kiruba.com\/farm\/?page_id=288"},"modified":"2018-08-10T19:41:34","modified_gmt":"2018-08-10T14:11:34","slug":"syllabi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kiruba.com\/farm\/workshop\/syllabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Syllabi"},"content":{"rendered":"[mk_page_section min_height=”50″ padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][mk_image src=”http:\/\/www.kiruba.com\/farm\/files\/2013\/04\/workshop-1.png” image_size=”full” link=”\/farm\/workshop\/” margin_bottom=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”10″ el_class=”workshopmenu”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#c9d1ac” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1533823340731{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][mk_fancy_title size=”50″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”50″ size_tablet=”50″ size_phone=”30″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”none”]Syllabi and Activities[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Buying Land[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Buying a proper land suitable for farming completes half of the task. There are few useful tips to tackle unforeseen challenges involved in buying of farmland. Also we share our experience in dealing with legal formalities related to farmland purchase.[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Balancing between Regular Job and Farming[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Most of us are people with regular jobs in other domains like Banking, IT, Marketing etc. We understand that farming is a deep passion for you and appreciate your enthusiasm. Rest assured, there are ways in which regular jobs and farming can be balanced. We can help you in doing that.[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Farm Planning[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]This session will focus on participants defining their values and assets so that they can build a strong farm plan. Its one thing to have land but a different thing to make the most of it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][mk_padding_divider size=”130″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_image src=”http:\/\/www.kiruba.com\/farm\/files\/2013\/04\/syllabi-1.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1533818262040{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][mk_padding_divider size=”80″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_image src=”http:\/\/www.kiruba.com\/farm\/files\/2013\/04\/syllabi-2.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Farm Operations[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]A successful production system is essential for a sustainable farm business. These sessions will think through production options, creating efficiency, labor, equipment, and the importance of managing a farm inspite of notorious powercuts.[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Choosing Right Crops[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Our workshop will advise you on choosing the right kind of crops that can be cultivated with fair amount of ease. We deal with the questions of
\nWhat crops can be chosen?
\nWhat is the duration of each crop?
\nCost \u2013 Benefit analysis of each crop
\nHow labour intensive is each crop?
\nBased on our past experience we recommend and give a list of \u201ctop ten crops to grow.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Soil Testing[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Undoubtedly, farming can flourish only if the soil is right. So we answer the following queries.
\nWhy soil testing is vital?
\nWhat are the parameters based on which soil is tested?
\nWhere to conduct the tests?
\nHow to overcome and rectify, if the soil lacks in some important nutrients?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1533818328924{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Pest Control[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Participants will learn the strategies to prevent biological problems on their farm. Even with these measures in place diseases and pests are inevitable. Participants will learn how to recognize at what point action needs to be taken and what resources provide solutions.[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]VermiComposting[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]You will get to see how vermincompost is made, materials needed for it and how the compost helps us in farming.[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Organic Farming[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Being the \u2018buzz\u2019 word of the decade, we also explain to you about organic farming, its advantages and disadvantages, certifications in organic farming and how organic farming differs from habitual farming.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][mk_padding_divider size=”80″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_image src=”http:\/\/www.kiruba.com\/farm\/files\/2013\/04\/syllabi-3.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1533818313165{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][mk_padding_divider size=”80″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_image src=”http:\/\/www.kiruba.com\/farm\/files\/2013\/04\/syllabi-4.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Living Fences[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Our workshop shall discuss on how living fences are made, what kinds of plants are usually used to make such fences and the duration required.[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Farm Finance[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Financial planning is essential to a successful small farm business. Cash flow, gaining credit, and tax liability will be covered. The availability of loans and subsidies will also be vital information for those starting out.[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Managing Liability[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Participants learn about liability, succession planning, and entrepreneurship in order to sustain their farm business.[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title size=”30″ font_weight=”bold” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Marketing Strategies[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]This session will integrate marketing into participant whole farm plan. Participants will come away with an understanding of wholesale and direst marketing channels, as well as the connection between crop production decisions and marketing channel decisions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1533818322084{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][mk_fancy_title size=”50″ force_font_size=”true” size_smallscreen=”50″ size_tablet=”50″ size_phone=”30″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”none”]Registration
\nand Cost[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]The cost is Rs.4500. It covers the workshop, materials, stay for 3 nights & 2 days, all meals, Pick up & drop from Tindivanam and local visit to other farms[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”rounded” size=”large” url=”\/farm\/workshop\/register\/” align=”center” margin_top=”82″ bg_color=”#dc9f09″ btn_hover_bg=”#ea7835″]REGISTER[\/mk_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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