English title:
Procedures of plant production in organic agriculture I
Course ID:
933331
ECTS credits:
1,0
Title in native language:
Procedures of plant production in organic agriculture I (in Eng.)
Procedures of plant production in organic agriculture I (in Eng.)
Term Semester:
Autumn/Winter
Instruction language(s):
English
Course content:
Organic agriculture in eastern Austria (Lower Austria) is restrained by lacking animal husbandry and rain shortages in early spring and summer. Processes in this dry area are based on a balanced crop management, due to crop rotation and soil preparation, to prevent harvest losses by nutrient depletions, droughts, plant pathogens and weed pressure. Furthermore an increasing humus content to stabilize soil aggregates for plant nutrition and sufficient soil water content is obligatory. Therefore, biodiversity by seeding cover crops and again crop rotation are required.
During the winter semester we will look into basic procedures in organic farming, like soil preparation methods, how to save water, effects on water infiltrations, plant, development of grain crops, cover crops and weeds and soil fauna. Furthermore, we will visit an organic farmer in eastern Austria.
During the winter semester we will look into basic procedures in organic farming, like soil preparation methods, how to save water, effects on water infiltrations, plant, development of grain crops, cover crops and weeds and soil fauna. Furthermore, we will visit an organic farmer in eastern Austria.
Expected previous knowledge:
Basics in plant productions conventional or organic farming, soil management, plant nutrition and the ability for a critical discussion with present research (peer reviewed research papers).
Learning outcomes:
Interdisciplinary knowledge of organic farming in terms of plant production and capability to connect textbook knowledge with practical crop management.
Teaching and learning methods:
Visits of field experiments, excursion, lectures, group work, presenting, discussions, self-study
Exam method:
During the last session, students are asked to prepare a critique of a research paper and present their findings.
Continuous assessment and oral presentation in the last session. Regular attendance is therefore necessary.
Continuous assessment and oral presentation in the last session. Regular attendance is therefore necessary.
Organisation: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Country:
Austria
Acronym:
BOKU
ERASMUS+ code:
A WIEN03
Teaching period summer semester:
22. Feb 2021 - 30. Sep 2021
Teaching period winter semester:
13. Oct 2020 - 21. Feb 2021
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