Study Guide

Objective

The student
- is familiar with symbiotic nitrogen fixation and can assess its contribution to the nitrogen supply of subsequent crops
- knows the composition and fertilizer value of manure and understands how different storage methods influence these parameters
- can, based on knowledge of the risks of plant nutrient loss from manure at different stages of management, choose appropriate storage methods and spreading times
- is familiar with the properties and effects of other organic fertilizers, such as sewage sludge, digestate, biocompost and fur animal manure
- can perform expanded fertilizer calculations and can choose appropriate fertilizers

Content

Symptoms of plant nutrient deficiency
The symbiotic nitrogen fixation's contribution to crop nitrogen supply
Stable manure: composition, treatment and spreading opportunities
Extended fertilizer calculations

Sustainable development in agriculture (bioeconomy) is an essential part of the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required