The first massive open online course on Conservation Agriculture based Sustainable Intensification provided by Bihar Agriculture University (BAU) at agMOOCs portal with the support of Sustainable and Resilient Farming Systems Intensification (SRFSI) project provided an opportunity for learners to enhance knowledge on CASI based farming.
To explain the basics of CASI and the advantages for smallholder farmers, BAU started a six-week online course from 12 February till 31 March 2020.
With 7417 virtual participants from 50+ countries, this course focused on portfolios of CASI, machinery, agronomic management, challenges, advantages, and business models to implement CASI service provision business, with the aim of providing a thorough overview of CASI systems to a wide audience ranging from students, agri-professionals, farmers to extension officers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
Ultimately 2,578 of the participants completed the entire course and were awarded a completion certificate from the Centre for Continuing Education Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, and Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour.
Please see here for MOOC details and check below for Weekly Lecture Transcripts.
