Organic Production (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will know the importance of organic production in Finland and in the EU. You know the terms and conditions of Finnish organic production. You know how to draw up a crop rotation plan for a farm moving to organic production and know the requirements of an organic livestock farm

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You will be able to find up-to-date information about the conditions of organic production. You know how to draw up a crop rotation plan. You will be able to evaluate the suitability of animal feeding and conditions for organic production. You know the accounting requirements and control of organic production

Content

Organic crop cultivation
Organic livestock farming
Principles, regulations and guidelines for organic production
Accounting requirements for organic production
Organic production control system

Materials

Rajala, J. 2006. Luonnonmukainen maatalous. 2. korjattu painos. Mikkeli: HY.
Ruokaviraston luomutuotannon ohjeet https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/tietoa-meista/asiointi/oppaat-ja-lomakkeet/yritykset/luomun-lomakkeet-ja-ohjeet/

Teaching methods

Independent online learning
LM00BP87 Luomukasvituotanto 3 op
LM00BP88 Luomueläintuotanto, 2 op

Completion alternatives

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work 135 h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the requirements of organic production compared to conventional production and is able to evaluate the possibilities of their own farm or model space to switch to organic production both for crop farming and for farm animals.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the basics of crop cultivation and knowledge of the conditions of production of farm animals.

Further information

Open University of Applied Sciences 30