Agro Training Center

"Training program at a school of a different order"

EuroAsia Agro (Pvt) Ltd, offers on-site agriculture training program to educate communities. The course description is soil management, plant pathology, pest and weed control, and how to select and save seed. This set contains some of the core material taught in our week long training program. Each course will include intensive classroom study and exposure to activities on our sustainable, naturally-grown farm located in the cool rolling hills of central province in Sri Lanka.

Courses will be taught by a qualified Agriculture graduate, Certified Crop Consultant, Agronomist, Farmer and Teacher with over 20 years of experience in traditional, sustainable and protective agriculture farming methods. Our emphasis will be to equip communities with the knowledge and information that will allow them to grow high quality food with a maximum of efficiency. Our "principles" based philosophy is applicable anywhere and stresses the utilization of local and readily obtainable resources. Whether seeking to just meet the food needs of your family, or to support yourself with a diversified market farm, these programs will prepare you for the task.

We charge a nominal registration cost for the course which includes accommodation, study materials & meals. Course description is given below: Registration email: EuroAsia Agro (Pvt) Ltd, for details. Please include your phone number.

Soil Management and Fertility: A study of soil structure and composition including physical, biological and chemical properties incorporating soil assay, analysis and recommendations. How to interpret a soil analysis. Study includes nutrient balancing, physical amendments, fertilizer sources and materials. Also includes moisture management, tillage and cultivation practices. How to get the most productivity and nutrition from your soil.

Plant Pathology and Pests: Course is an overview of plant and soil diseases, plant pests, and weeds with emphasis on diagnostic and prevention measures; physical, biological, organic and chemical. Overview of pesticide chemistries and modes of action for organic and synthetic materials, introduction to the Integrated Pest Management approach to plant pathogens. Explanation of methods used to meet organic standards.

Plant Propagation: Principles and practices of seed germination, production, harvest and storage. Theoretical and practical exercises in a sexual plant production through cuttings, budding and grafting & principles for plant variety selections.

Vegetable/Ornamental Production: Overview of outdoor and greenhouse production systems used to maximize crop productivity. Methods and technologies to make farming efficiency. We explore cost and labor analysis to help you plan and grow the most for your effort.