Arable soils and soil cultivationLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: BE00AG77
Credits
3 op
Objective
The student
- knows about different arable lands that occur in the Nordic countries
- knows different tillage methods
- understands the cultivation characteristics of the arable land and can adapt the cultivation measures based on different soil types
Content
Yield-generating factors
Climate factors
Soil formation
Geology
Agriculture's soil taxonomy
Land use properties (cultivation, erosion, nutrient losses)
Principal soil-related conditions and goals for spring and autumn cultivation in agriculture
Traditional tillage, reduced tillage and direct sowing
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and Climate action.
Qualifications
No prerequisites.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.
Materials
To be announced in Moodle.