Organic Plant Production (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

Competences

Agricultural competence
-know how to choose cultivation procedures for different crops and know how to plan the plant production of the farm according to the production direction
Science and environmental competence
-able to apply biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics to applied tasks in rural industries
Sustainable development
-knows how to use knowledge related to one's field to search for, implement and establish sustainable solutions and operating models

Learning outcomes
After attending this course, you will understand the biological basis of organic crop production and know how to prepare a meaningful crop rotation for the farm in accordance with the organic production regulations. In addition to crop rotation, you will learn the basics of organic fertilization and plant protection. The course gives you the skills to become an organic farmer.

Content

Organic regulations
Crop rotation of organic farming
Fertilization and field balance of organic farming
Plant protection of organic farming
Designing organic farming

Materials

Rajala, J. 2006. Luonnonmukainen maatalous. 2. korjattu painos. Mikkeli: HY.
Ruokaviraston luomutuotannon ohjeet: https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/teemat/luomu/

Teaching methods

This is a multimode implementation, so the emphasis is on independent study. In the learning environment, students study using video lectures, videos and written material. The student receives feedback on each completed assignment.

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 81 h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the regulations and principles of organic production. The student can prepare an organic farming plan either for his own farm or for a model farm. The cultivation plan must have a crop rotation, fertilization and plant protection plan in accordance with organic regulations.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of arable farming is an advantage for the smooth completion of the course, but it is not necessary.

Further information

AVOIN AMK
The grade of the course is determined on the basis of continuous evaluation, i.e. the assignments to be returned are evaluated.