Integrated Farming Practitioner
QP Code: AGR/Q1211
Version: 1.0
NSQF Level: 4
Brief Job Description
The individual is responsible for optimising farming practices through the development of a sustainable integrated approach. The individual maximises income, family nutrition and ecosystem services by using appropriate management tools in a mix of two or more farming enterprises including crop production, Livestock rearing, aquaculture and allied agriculture activities.
Personal Attributes
The individual should have problem-solving and coordination skills. The person should have basic verbal
and written communication skills.
Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)
Compulsory NOS:
1. AGR/N1249: Identify compatible farm enterprises for integrated farming system
2. AGR/N1250: Undertake integration of different enterprises to ensure resource use efficiency in an Integrated Farming System
3. AGR/N1251: Implement biosecurity measures
4. AGR/N1252: Manage an integrated farm production
5. AGR/N1253: Harvest and market crops/produce in an Integrated Farming system
6. AGR/N1254: Ensure traceability and sustainability in an integrated farming system
7. DGT/VSQ/N0102: Employability Skills (60 Hours)
- Teacher: Ashish Mishra