Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to ICBA

    • Welcome to the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)

    • Infographic About ICBA

    • Acknowledgment

  • 2

    All you Need to Know About the Course

    • Course Syllabus and Learning Outcomes

    • Author Bio

    • Test your knowledge on the learning topic

  • 3

    Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Waste in Marginal Lands

    • Module 1: Structure

    • Module 1.1. Introduction to Sustainable Waste in Marginal Lands

    • Module 1.2. Waste Classification

    • Module 1.3.a. Farm Waste Characterization (Physical Characteristics)

    • Module 1.3.b. Farm Waste Characterization (Chemical, Biological and Thermal Characteristics)

    • Module 1.4. Farm Waste Management

    • Module 1.5. Agricultural Waste Management Systems (AWMS)

    • Test your knowledge on Module 1

    • Extra Reading: Marginal lands - Potential for agricultural development, food security and poverty reduction

    • Extra Reading: Food Waste Index Report 2021

    • Extra Reading: Agricultural Solid Wastes - Causes, Effects, and Effective Management

    • Extra Reading: Case Studies on Food Waste Quantification, Characterization, and Identification of Prevention and Reduction Options in Colombo, Sri Lanka

    • Extra Reading: Reducing Food Waste in the OIC Countries

    • Extra Reading: The State of Food and Agriculture

  • 4

    Module 2: Waste Disposal and Treatment Methods

    • Module 2: Structure

    • Module 2.1. Farm Waste Disposal Methods

    • Module 2.2. Biological Treatment Methods

    • Module 2.3. Chemical Treatment Methods

    • Module 2.4. Physical Treatment Methods

    • Test your knowledge on Module 2

    • Extra Reading: Innovative Approaches to Reduce, Recycle and Reuse Food Waste

    • Extra Reading: Biological and Chemical Treatment Methods

    • Extra Reading: Wastewater as a resource

    • Extra Reading: Mechanical Pretreatments

  • 5

    Module 3: Modern Farm Practices

    • Module 3: Structure

    • Module 3.1.a. Technologies in Modern Farming

    • Module 3.1.b. Smart Practices in Moder Farming

    • Test your knowledge on Module 3

    • Extra Reading: Digital Technologies in Agriculture and Rural Areas

    • Extra Reading: Good Agricultural Practices

  • 6

    Finalize your course

    • Test your knowledge on the learning topic

    • Please tell us how your experience was with the course.