Luomueläintuotanto (2 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 feelthe terms of Finnish organic animal production.

Learning outcomes
You will be able to find up-to-date information about the conditions of organic production. You will be able to evaluate the suitability of animal feeding and conditions for organic production.

Content

Organic livestock farming
Principles, regulations and guidelines for organic production

Materials

The Ruokavirasto's guidelines for organic production: https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/tietoa-meista/asiointi/oppaat-ja-lomakkeet/yritykset/luomun-lomakkeet-ja-ohjeet/

Teaching methods

Independent online study. No scheduled webinars.

Exam schedules

No course exam. The course is completed by doing assignments.

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

2 credits correspond to approximately 54 hours of student work.

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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the conditions of production of farm
animals.

Further information

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