Basic Fodders and their cultivation methodsLaajuus (9 cr)

Objective

The students have an overall picture of basic fodder (grain and grasses) production from field to the feeding table. They
- know the characteristics of various soil types with regard to cultivability
- can create a lime application plan
- can create a fertilization plan for basic fodders
- can create a plant protection plan for basic fodders
- know the significance of field drainage and irrigation and how it is implemented
- know the basics of occupational safety and can prevent accidents
- can plan production machine chains for basic fodders, comprehensively utilizing multidisciplinary information
- can identify the most typical fodders
- can assess fodder quality
- master the principles of the organization of feeding

Content

* fodder grains * fodder grasses * soil types * field irrigation * field drainage *liming * fertilization * plant protection * soil compaction * fodder preservation * field cultivation works * fodders and their nutrients * fodder quality * feeding appliances * organizing feeding

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Inexperienced performer
Can identify fodders and know how basic fodders are given to animals. Know the production of basic fodders (oat, barley and coarse fodders) and related works, their timing and technological concepts in general terms. Can independently search for additional information on the production of basic fodders. Are aware of the safety risks related to fodder production and use and can prevent accidents.

Developing performer
Can see the interrelation between factors related to plant growth, biology, the environment, technology, and feeding. Can utilize theory to plan the elements of practical fodder production and use. Can describe fodder quality.


Competent performer
Can plan an efficient production chain from field to feeding. Understand the limitations and opportunities provided by plant species, soil, weather, animals, and technology. Can apply their knowledge to the production of basic fodders case-specifically. Can take into account the impacts of fodder production activities on fodder quality.