Precision Agriculture Course | 8-Week Postgraduate Program | Prof. Kishore Chandra Swain
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 1160 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Core |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Categories | Agricultural and Food Engineering |
| Credit Points | 2 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 25 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Revolutionize Farming with Technology: An In-Depth Guide to Our Precision Agriculture Course
The future of farming is precise, data-driven, and sustainable. Precision Agriculture (PA) is the technological paradigm shift enabling farmers to apply the exact amount of inputs—like water, fertilizers, and pesticides—at the right place and time. This maximizes crop yield, optimizes resource use, boosts profitability, and minimizes environmental impact. If you're looking to be at the forefront of this agricultural revolution, our intensive 8-week postgraduate course is your gateway.
Why Enroll in This Precision Agriculture Course?
This course is meticulously designed to transform students and professionals into adept practitioners of modern farming technology. You will move beyond theory to gain hands-on experience with the tools shaping the future of food production.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers everything from foundational GPS/GIS to advanced AI, drones, and IoT.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from a globally recognized authority in the field.
- Practical, Hands-On Learning: Use real-world data, software like QGIS & SNAP, and analyze field images and videos.
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Directly apply your knowledge in research, extension activities, or with leading agri-tech companies.
Learn from an International Expert: Prof. Kishore Chandra Swain
Your learning will be guided by Prof. Kishore Chandra Swain, a leading light in agricultural engineering and precision farming.
- Position: Head & Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan.
- Global Expertise: Postdoctoral research experience in Denmark, Canada, and as a Visiting Fellow at Purdue University, USA.
- Proven Scholar: Author of 7 books and nearly 100 research papers with a Google Scholar H-index of 20. His book, "A Textbook on Precision Agriculture," is an Amazon best-seller.
- Award-Winning: Recipient of the ACPA Award of Honour-2019, Young Scientist Award 2024, and multiple Best Researcher awards.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert in C, C++, MATLAB, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, ENVI, and remote sensing software.
Detailed 8-Week Course Layout
| Week | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Precision Agriculture (PA) and GPS Receiver Fundamentals |
| Week 2 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Principles and Agricultural Applications |
| Week 3 | Hands-on Practical Session with QGIS Software and GPS Receivers using Field Data |
| Week 4 | Remote Sensing (RS) Basics, Using SNAP Software, and Calculating Vegetation Indices |
| Week 5 | Crop Scouting, Site-Specific Management Zones, Variable Rate Technology (VRT), and Decision Support Systems (DSS) |
| Week 6 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) in PA, Advanced GIS Concepts |
| Week 7 | Modern Equipment I: GreenSeeker, SPAD Meter, Yield Monitors, Yield Map Analysis, and Drone Technology |
| Week 8 | Modern Equipment II: Laser Land Levelers, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Internet of Things (IoT), and Farm Robots |
Who Should Take This Course?
Intended Audience: This postgraduate-level course is ideal for:
- Students and professionals in Agricultural Engineering
- Students and professionals in Civil Engineering (with a focus on water/resources)
- Students and professionals in Geo-Informatics and Remote Sensing
- Researchers and extension officers aiming to modernize farming practices
Industry Recognition & Support
The skills taught in this course are in high demand. The curriculum is supported by and relevant to leading agri-tech innovators, including:
- Inside FPV (Drone Technology)
- AVPL Absolute
- AgNext (Food & Agri Analytics)
- DaHaat (Agri-inputs & Services)
- CropIn (Agri-Software Solutions)
- AgroStar (Agri-Commerce & Advice)
Essential Course Textbooks & References
- Swain, K.C. (2020). A Textbook on Precision Agriculture. New Delhi Publishers. (Amazon Best-Seller)
- Zhang, Q. (2015). Precision Agriculture Technology for Crop Farming. CRC Press.
- Archana, H.A., et al. (2023). Geoinformatics for Precision Farming: A Digital Revolution in Agriculture.
- Singh, B. (2020). Precision Farming and Protected Cultivation. NIPA.
- Uadhyaa, T.K. & Sharma, S.K. (2020). A Textbook on Geoinformatics, Nanotechnology and Precision Farming. New Delhi Publication.
Shape the Future of Farming
Precision Agriculture is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity for sustainable and profitable food production. This 8-week course, under the expert guidance of Prof. Kishore Chandra Swain, equips you with the complete toolkit—from fundamental concepts to cutting-edge technologies like AI and drones. Whether you aim to drive academic research, lead extension projects, or build a career in the booming agri-tech sector, this program provides the knowledge and practical skills to succeed.
Enroll today and become a catalyst for the digital transformation in agriculture.
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