Organic Coffee Cultivation in Plain Land

Course Duration: 5 days (3 hours in a day) + 1 day (4 hours at IIT, Kharagpur)

Mode of Delivery: Hybrid (Online + Offline)

Course Fees: ₹18000/-

Course Details -

Day 1: Introduction to Organic Coffee Cultivation
Theory
Overview of the coffee industry & market trends
Different coffee varieties (Arabica, Robusta) suitable for plain land
Principles & benefits of organic coffee farming
Land selection, soil quality, and climatic requirements
Day 2: Propagation & Plantation Techniques
Theory
Seed selection & propagation methods (seeds vs. cuttings)
Nursery setup & management
Organic fertilizers, composting, and soil enrichment
Day 3: Field Management & Organic Practices
Theory
Spacing, pruning, and training of coffee plants
Organic irrigation methods & moisture conservation
Mulching, intercropping, and shade management
Day 4: Pest, Disease & Weed Management
Theory
Identifying common pests & diseases in coffee plants
Organic pest control methods (botanical extracts, neem oil, bio-pesticides)
Weed control using organic techniques
Day 5: Harvesting, Processing & Quality Control
Theory
Harvesting techniques for high-quality organic coffee
Post-harvest handling: pulping, fermentation, drying & storage
Ensuring quality control & grading organic coffee

Day 6: Organic Certification, Marketing & Business Development
Theory
Organic certification process & compliance requirements
Branding & value addition for organic coffee
Business planning, investment & financial aspects
Practical
Documentation for organic certification
Field visit at Gopali Tea Garden, IIT, Kharagpur
Market linkages & networking with buyers
Business model development & cost analysis