On-Farm BiodiversityLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

The student knows the themes of which the biodiversity of agriculture consist. The student identifies the possibilities to enhance the biodiversity of farms and knows how to apply them in practical work and planning on farm. The student understands the influence of agricultural biodiversity on the production, environment and economy of the farm.

Content

Fields with crop for wildlife and wetlands Natural grazing areas Biodiversity of soil Pollinators and beneficial insects Native breeds Profitability of biodiversity actions on farm Practical actions on farm

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the themes of which the biodiversity of agriculture consist. The studentfinds possibilities to enhance the biodiversity of farms. The student can name effects of agricultural biodiversity on the farm operation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can explain the themes of which the biodiversity of agriculture consist. The student can describe the means to enhance the biodiversity of farms and is able to plan the on-farm actions. The student can argue the influence of agricultural biodiversity on the production, environment and economy of the farm.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can interpret the themes of the biodiversity of agriculture. The student is able to analyse the activities of on-farm biodiversity enhancement and develop them in practical work and planning on farm. The student is able to evaluate the influence of agricultural biodiversity on the production, environment and economy of the farm.