Overview
The technology diploma (DUT) in organic fertiliser production trains technicians who can turn crop residues, animal manure and organic waste into quality fertilisers. Students learn composting, manure management, vermicomposting and biofertiliser production.
These techniques restore soil fertility at low cost, reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers and open up opportunities in agricultural entrepreneurship.
Objectives
- Understand the role of organic matter in soil fertility.
- Produce quality compost and organic fertilisers.
- Advise farmers on using organic fertilisers.
- Set up and run an organic fertiliser production unit.
Target skills
- Run a composting site and check compost maturity.
- Practise vermicomposting and produce biofertilisers.
- Calculate application rates for each crop and soil.
- Package, store and sell organic fertilisers.
- Manage the technical and financial side of a production unit.
Curriculum
First year (S1-S2): soil biology, agricultural chemistry, basic agronomy, microbiology, composting techniques, applied mathematics, computing.
Second year (S3-S4): organic crop fertilisation, vermicomposting, biofertilisers, quality control, entrepreneurship and marketing, farm or company internship.
Indicative curriculum: the distribution of courses may change from one academic year to the next.
Career opportunities
- Organic fertilisation technician
- Composting unit manager
- Organic fertiliser entrepreneur
- Soil fertility advisor
Career outcomes also depend on internship experience and each student's career plans.
Interested in this program?
Send your pre-registration or ask the school your questions.