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Today is the era of Digitisation and Agriculture cannot be ignored from this aspect. To get the best from the agriculture, we must take the advantage of technology. Since the smart phone has reached the nook and corner of the world, most of the farmers and all stake holders can use technology for Agriculture produces for various reasons. Improve yields Better disease control Reduce costs Efficient use of resources so outcome is better improved. This course is all about the role of Digital in Agriculture, various opportunities and challenges and way forward. It provides the basic knowledge needed in Digital Agriculture. The course also covers the various technology which is being used in various / area of Agriculture.

Agricultural Economics course plays a crucial role in understanding the relationship between agriculture and Economics. This course is designed in such in a progressive manner, starting from basic to advanced topics with simplified technical concept. The course will provide an in-depth idea about the role of Economics in the field of Agriculture. It covers a wide range of topics aimed at equipping learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyses and address economic challenges and opportunities within agriculture and rural development. The course assists learners to apply analytical, business and managerial skills to range of activities in the field of agriculture. This course helps in understanding how resources such as land, labor, capital, and technology are allocated within the agricultural sector. Efficient resource allocation is crucial for maximizing agricultural productivity and profitability. By enrolling in this course the learners learn about production functions, input-output relationships, cost analysis, and optimization techniques to maximize farm profitability and efficiency. It provides insights into the functioning of agricultural markets, including supply and demand dynamics, price determination, market structures, and market integration. The course enlightens the role of government policies and interventions in shaping agricultural markets and influencing farm income, production, and trade and enable learners to learn about agricultural policy instruments, including subsidies, price supports, trade policies, and their economic implications. The course provides an in-depth knowledge about market failures, externalities, and policy instruments for promoting sustainable agricultural practices and natural resource management. The Course will have specific learning objectives 1. Provide deep understanding of various concepts and theoretical perspectives related to Agricultural Economics. 2. Impart knowledge and skills necessary to analyse and address economic challenges and opportunities within agriculture and rural development. 3. Help in understanding of how resources such as land, labour, capital, and technology are allocated within the agricultural sector 4. Explore production functions, input-output relationships, cost analysis, and optimization techniques to maximize farm profitability and efficiency 5. Provide insights into the functioning of agricultural markets, including supply and demand dynamics, price determination, market structures, and market integration. 6. Analyze the role of government policies and interventions in shaping agricultural markets and influencing farm income, production, and trade 7. Evaluate the agricultural policy instruments, including subsidies, price supports, trade policies, and their economic implications. 8. Provides an in-depth knowledge about market failures, externalities, and policy instruments for promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Agricultural Geography provides the basic information of various types of the agriculture on the earth surface viz., Subsistence, commercial, horticulture, specialised etc. Agricultural Geography as a sub-discipline of human and economic geography. The geography of human activities is called as ‘economic geography’ which examines the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary activities of man. Man in his primeval stage was a hunter and gather and during the Neolithic period he learned the art of cultivation of crops. Thus, agriculture had been the dominant economic activity in the past and it is still the mainstay of over two-third of the world population. The study of agricultural geography is thus of great social relevance among all the branches of human geography

Explore agricultural lung diseases in this comprehensive 59-minute grand rounds presentation. Delve into respiratory hazards, allergens, endotoxins, and bioaerosols in agricultural settings. Examine the effects of animal confinement gases on upper airway diseases, asthma, and COPD. Investigate genetic susceptibility, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and its pathogenesis. Learn about organic dust toxic syndrome through case studies. Discuss interstitial lung disease, lung cancer risks, and silo-fillers disease in agricultural contexts. Conclude with preventive strategies and a hierarchy of controls to mitigate respiratory risks in agricultural work environments.

This course will cover the agricultural and urban water quality issues in Florida, their bases, land and nutrient management strategies, and the science and policy behind the best management practices (BMPs). Students will learn to evaluate BMP research and analyze its role in determining practices and policies that protect water quality.

“This course will soon be retired. Last day to enroll is November 17 at 2025 at 00:00 UTC. ” Agricultural system models play increasingly important roles in creating sustainable agriculture businesses across diverse agro-ecological and socio-economic conditions. Agricultural system models are being used for various types of landscape-scale, national, and global modeling and analysis. Models provide information to land managers, policymakers, and the general public that inform management practices, public policy design, research and development, and investment decisions in order to maximize sustainability goals. Learners will use models as "thinking tools" to inform strategy by looking at how different variables in different magnitudes and times affect outcomes in specific contexts. Understanding and using models are preferred versus field and farm experiments that require large amounts of resources and may still not provide sufficient information to identify appropriate and effective management practices. This course will explain how manipulation of a sustainable agriculture model helps learners focus onagriculturalsystems as a whole and understand the multiple variables that interact within that system to achieve economic and sustainability outcomes

Explore how breakthrough agricultural technologies are revolutionizing farming practices in this 59-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Discover cutting-edge innovations that dramatically reduce emissions, enhance agricultural resilience, and position farmers as climate change leaders. Learn about transformative technologies reshaping both crop fields and livestock pastures, while meeting the visionary leaders spearheading this agricultural revolution that promises to rewrite the fundamental rules of food production and environmental stewardship.

Watch a 27-minute graduate-level seminar lecture from the Graduate School of Agriculture at Kyoto University focusing on Agricultural Process Engineering. Learn from Professor Diding SUHANDY as he delivers an in-depth presentation exploring key concepts and developments in agricultural processing techniques and methodologies. Gain insights into advanced engineering principles applied to agricultural processes through this academic seminar recorded in December 2011.

Watch a 20-minute instructional video on agricultural repair techniques presented by Cliff, an experienced instructor from Weld.com. Learn practical skills for maintaining and repairing farm equipment on a ranch setting. Gain insights into common agricultural maintenance tasks and repair procedures that can be applied to various farming situations. Discover valuable tips and tricks from a seasoned professional to help improve your agricultural repair capabilities.

The course describes the various phases of the Indian agriculture development starting from the pre-historic agriculture to the modern agriculture. The course identifies the traditions, belief and agricultural practices followed by Indian farmers. The course explains the scope of Indian agriculture and its contribution in the Indian economy. The status, utilization pattern, problems and development of agricultural resources viz. land, labour, water, biodiversity, livestock and fisheries are covered. Institutional development in agriculture such as cooperatives, farmers’ organization, institutional finance, research, educationand extension warehousing and storage, public distribution system, etc. are explained along with their importance. Various concepts such as capital formation, agricultural pricing, taxation and subsidies are briefly described along with their importance in agricultural production management. The course talks about the role of food grains procurement, storage, marketing, research and technology transfer in development of Indian agriculture. The learners will recognise the emerging issues and trends in agriculture such as diversification, agriculture industry interface, trade, quality, gender and sustainability, globalization and use of information and communication technology.The course content is delivered through 40 video lessons in 16 weeks duration. Every week, learners will have to go through the video lessons. The video lessons are supported by the self learning materials. In addition, a number of web links will be provided to support the study materials and to get the updated information. Self assessment questions will be provided after each lesson. Learners have to complete the assignments after going through major sections of study material.This Post graduate course on "Indian Agricultural Development" is useful to those who are working or who want to build their carrier in agriculture and allied sectors as this course provides basic learning about the agriculture sector.

What can be obtained by learning this course?You can know the laws behind the emergence and development of agricultural product trade.You can analyze the formation and fluctuation of market price for agricultural products.You can catch a glimpse of the political and economic relations between countries from the perspective of agricultural product trade.Meanwhile, you can analyze why some people will support free trade to which others oppose.

COURSE OUTLINE: Organic farming is an integrated system of agricultural production based on ecological principles, promotion of biodiversity, biological cycles and organic matter recycling to maintain and improve soil fertility and environmental sustainability. The regulations for organic crop cultivation prohibit the use of chemo-synthetic pesticides, mineral fertilizers, growth promoters and Genetically Modified Organisms. Indiscriminate use of these chemicals in conventional farming poses a serious threat to the quality of produce as well as the environment. Concern about food safety and security and environmental sustainability is increasing among scientist, administrator and environmentalist. In view of this, the course is designed to train students on organic farming practices, quality analysis of the products, environmental impact assessment, health benefit of the organic food, etc. After successful completion of the course, the students should be able to design resource efficient farming system for small and marginal farmers for improving their economy while meeting the quality food demand in a sustainable environment

Explore the intricate relationship between microbial ecology and agricultural practices in this 33-minute webinar presented by Dr. Dror Minz. Delve into a comprehensive study of microbiome structure and function associated with plant roots, uncovering how different plant types influence microbial communities. Discover the similarities in root microbiomes among cereals like corn and wheat, and learn how these differ from the distinct microbiomes of cucumber and tomato. Gain valuable insights into the practical applications of this research for enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Watch a 25-minute graduate-level seminar lecture from the Graduate School of Agriculture at Kyoto University focused on Agricultural Process Engineering. Learn from Islam Hamidul as he presents advanced concepts and methodologies in agricultural processing systems during this recorded session from June 2012. Gain insights into engineering principles applied to agricultural production and processing operations through this academic presentation from one of Japan's leading research universities.

Watch a 25-minute graduate-level seminar lecture from Kyoto University's Graduate School of Agriculture focusing on Agricultural Process Engineering, delivered by Professor Yoshie Takao in December 2011. Explore advanced concepts and methodologies in agricultural processing through this academic presentation that was originally part of the university's OpenCourseWare initiative.

Explore decision-making and social behavior analysis techniques to inform outreach strategies in this hour-long webinar designed for technical assistance providers, conservation professionals, and others working in farmer outreach. Learn from the Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) education team, comprising experts from the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture (CRA) and the Soil Health Institute (SHI), in collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). Gain valuable insights to enhance your agricultural outreach efforts and improve communication with farmers. Discover how to apply these strategies to promote soil health practices and sustainable agriculture. Funded by the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation through USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities and the Walton Family Foundation, this webinar is the first part of a series dedicated to effective outreach in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture has been and will be for ever an essential part of the economics in the modern world. But this essential ingredient of the economy as well as the existence of the human civilisation is having a lot of risks associated with it. However, as food is an essential part of survival, the risk must be endured. It will be possible to mitigate the risk associated with any activity only if we understand the types of risks associated with them. While risk is a part of our growth, to minimise the effects of the risk is the essence. This course discusses the various types of risks associated with the business of agriculture with focus on risks associated with financing of agricultural activity. It also throws light on the mitigating factors for those risks and make the learner an able risk taker.

Learners will examine risk management strategies for crop production, discuss techniques and programs to mitigate financial risk, and describe the types of rental agreements for agricultural land use. Learners will also explore traditional and innovative risk management strategies used in agricultural food production. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES or the Gies College of Business. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.

The objectives of this MOOC are to enable you to learn from applying concepts, exercises and learning from the four other MOOCs in this specialization. Learners involved in our programs over the decades have repeatedly told us that going over the material several times helps them progressively delve into the meaning and application of the ideas and experiences. As a result, we have designed this capstone so that it would be the third iteration of working with the ideas and experiences about effective leadership and inspiring its development in others. The first iteration was during one of the other MOOCs in terms of the videos, readings, Forum chats and reflective exercises. The second iteration was doing one of the personal learning or action learning assignments in one of the MOOCs that involved talking to others and writing an essay about the experience. If you had not done the Action learning assignment, then one of the two projects for this MOOC would involve doing it. The third is reviewing and revising your analysis of the experience as the Capstone project to show evidence that you can Be a Leader and help another Develop as a Leader.

Increasingly scarce natural resources Worldwide, a variety of processes puts more pressure on water resources every day. Global climate change causes temperatures to rise and precipitation patterns to change. A growing degree of urbanization causes people to move from the countryside to the cities. This results in increased competition over water resources, like rivers and groundwater, between cities and their surrounding areas. Furthermore, population growth and rising global welfare create an increased demand for food. The growing demand for food must be obtained using existing agricultural land, since we are already dealing with scarcity of new farmland. Yet, the potential of increased production in the existing rain-fed agricultural areas is low. Sustainable water management; various perspectives to consider The combination of the processes described above create an urgent need for improved agricultural water management, agriculture being the dominant water user worldwide. In our search for sustainable solutions the management and governance regarding irrigation and drainage should take a number of water related aspects into account, among which: • the different perspectives of involved uses and users • including various spatial levels, from farm, to scheme, to river basin • minding the effects on both upstream and downstream water users • each of which must be combined with the right quantity and quality of water Wageningen University & Research is actively involved in debates on water and food. Predominantly focussing on the combination of both water technologies and social factors, this creates a unique socio-technical approach. Putting theory into practice In this MOOC, we will focus on the role agricultural water management plays in this global context of sustainable water and food supplies. The online course consists of several learning modules, combined with a case study. We start by taking a deep dive into practical and technical aspects, from crop characteristics and irrigation water requirements to actual field practices. Subsequently, we explore the institutional perspective, from models of rural development to water management demands. The case study videos and interviews from Morocco create the opportunity for you to directly apply your newly acquired knowledge in a real-life situation. For whom? This MOOC is for anyone with basic knowledge of social and biophysical sciences, ready to contribute to improving agricultural water management from where they are. Are you ready? Join us, enrol now! Acknowledgments We developed the MOOC: Agricultural Water Management: Water, Society and Technology Interactions in close cooperation with IAV (Institute Agronomique et Veterinaire Hassan II) in Rabat, Morocco. Specifically, professor Hammani (director of the institute) and researcher Ms. Kettani supported us greatly during the development of this MOOC. The case is situated in the Tadla irrigation scheme, where we were supported by the ORMVA-T. Special thanks go to Mohamed Saaf, chef of ORMVA-Tadla, for the support we received in the field.