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This project report outlines a MOOC on organic farming introduced by Mahatma Gandhi University for first-year students, focusing on the importance of organic farming and ecological balance. The student, Jubail K N, details the crops cultivated, methods used, and the benefits of organic gardening, emphasizing the low-cost and effective nature of the project. The report concludes by advocating for home vegetable gardening to promote health and sustainability.

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This project report outlines a MOOC on organic farming introduced by Mahatma Gandhi University for first-year students, focusing on the importance of organic farming and ecological balance. The student, Jubail K N, details the crops cultivated, methods used, and the benefits of organic gardening, emphasizing the low-cost and effective nature of the project. The report concludes by advocating for home vegetable gardening to promote health and sustainability.

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PROJECT REPORT

MASSIVE ONLINE OPEN COURSE (MOOC)


IN
ORGANIC FARMING
Submitted to
MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
KOTTAYAM

Name of Student :JUBAIL KN


Register No : 210021028299
Name of the programme : B Sc
Department : COMPUTER SCIENCE

JAI BHARATH ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE,arackappady


CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION
MOOC stands for ‘Massive Open Online course’ (term originated in US
in 2008).

Mahatma Gandhi University introduced MOOC on organic farming as a


project for first year students . understand the importance of organic
farming and to produce food while establishing an ecological balance .

I’m Jubail K N , 3 rd year B Sc Computer Science student of Jai


bharath arts and science college, vengola . And I’m presenting this
report to explain the output I have received from organic farming.

CHAPTER 2: MATERIALS AND METHODS


CROPS SELECTED :

1. Green chilli
2. Amaranthus
3. Brinjal
4. Elephant yam
5. Colocasia
6. Banana

SOURCE OF SEEDS / SEEDLINGS :


Seeds/seedlings used for farming was from different sources. Seeds
of Amaranthus , green chilli and brinjal were given by Krishibhavan
whereas seedlings of banana , elephant yam and colocasia were from
Nursery .

AREA OR NO . OF GROWBAGS:
The crops used for cultivation was planted in my home itself , they
were planted in the backyard of my house. We used approximately
100 square metres of land for planting amaranthus , elephant yam ,
colocasia , banana and brinjal . green chilli was planted in growbags .
They all received direct sunlight which means about 6-8 hours a day
since sunlight is really essential for the growth of vegetables .
The heavy rainfall also affected my crops badly .

MANURE

Since chicken manure has very high nitrogen content which is needed
for all plants , it was used .
Dried cow dung was also used in addition to the chicken manure .
It was easily obtained from uur neighbourhood as they have cows and
hens with no cost .
Also bio waste from kitchen was also used for nourishment .

BIO-PESTICIDES :

Bio-pesticides are used for better yield and pest control .

The following bio-pesticides were used :

• Neem oil - it acts as both fungicide and pesticide . it works on arthropod


pests that often eat vegetables and controls common fungi that
grow on vegetable plants . Neem oil was bought from shop .
• Tobacco decoction - It controls aphids and soft bodied insects that
infests vegetable crops . it was prepared in our home .

Preparation :

By stepping 500 g of tobacco in 4.5 litres of water for 24 hours .


Dissolve 120g of ordinary bar soap separately in another vessel .
Then the soap solution and mixed thoroughly . dilute this stock
solution by adding 6-7 times more water before spraying .
LAND PREPARTION :
As mentioned earlier , about 100 sq.m was used for farming .
Amaranthus was planted in a bed formation after ploughing for 2-3
times . used a shovel to tum the soil around so the top soil is in the
bottom .

Broke apart large clods dirt , until all of the soil had similar size and
consistency . The soil was loosened using a garden hoe .

Weeds were removed . The pH of the soil was checked and found that it was
4.5 . so lime was mixed to control pH .

Green chilly was planted in growbags in which pebbles were lined to


aid draining .
Well drained soil with pH 6.5 – 7.5 is good for brinjal
Elephant yam , Banana snd colocasia were planted conveniently ..
SEEDLING OR PLANTING

Amaranthus , green chilli , brinjal , Elephant yam , Banana and


colocasia were the crops 1 planted .

Amaranthus was sowed for bed formation . after 1 week , seeds


sprouted and the stem was elongated with space in between .
Water was sprayed regularly . After 2 Weeks , watering was done in
alternative days . After 3 Weeks , the Amaranthus was ready to
harvesting .

In the case of brinjal cultivation , After 2-3 Weeks of sowing , seeds


germinated . Seedlings were spaced about 1.5 – 2 ft apart .
Took optimum care while transplanting as it might affect it’s growth .
The plant started to fruit After 3-4 months .

Green chilli was planted in the Growbags and was watered frequently .
Elephant yam , Colocasia and Banana saplings were planted on the
ground and watered daily . they didn’t need much Care .

CHAPTER 3: PHOTOS
CHAPTER 4 : COST - BENEFIT
ANALYSIS
All the crops I cultivated were benefitting . it was not at all profit motive .

Even though we encountered rainfalls and winds , we were able to yield


pure organic vegetables at home .

A course of Amaranthus was used and distributed to our neighbourhood.

Green chilli grew and produced a great amount of yield and still yielding .

We could harvest brinjal also in a better produce .

Banana could also be harvested as it was planted about 10 months back.

We couldn’t harvest Elephant yam and colocasia since they are long- term
crops.

During the process, we managed to bring great effect in different stages of


growth .

Manures were given from our neighbourhood. Bio –waste was available which
helped the growth of these plants .

This was cost relatively really low and was effective too .

CHAPTER 5 :CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion ,vegetable gardening is a rewarding activity that produce fresh
and healthy vegetables from your backyard straight to the kitchen .

During this pandemic , we could use these pesticide - free pure vegetables
that adds to the health of all members of the family .

It is high time that all should grow an organic vegetable garden for the sake of
themselves as well as the upcoming generations .this project should be
introduced to schools and from there to homes. Not only the yields we get
from the garden , but also it helps us mentally to forget all our pains and
sufferings through engaging in framing .

Let’s eat pesticide free farm fresh veggies from our own home and be healthy
forever.

ABSTRACT

Organic farming is a modern and sustainable form of agriculture that


provides consumers fresh natural farm products . It’s objective is to use
techniques to improve crop fields without harming the natural environment.

In this project , I tried to assess the reliance , relevance and the effect of
organic farming on management of balancing . This project aimed on
relying on local and easily available resources , economic efficiency and
economic aims , long term security to yield biodiversity , ecological aims ,
functioning of ecosystems , stability , social aims , self – provided workforce
, fulfilling local needs or at least that members of the family . The need for
vegetable garden in our own home is really high . I believe that may project
would encourage others also to cultivate vegetables for themselves.

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