Study Guide

Objective

The student
- knows the significance and extent of fodder production in Finland
- mastered the cultivation techniques of plant species used mainly for the production of fodder
- is well acquainted with production techniques for the cultivation of perennial pastures, with alternative systems for grazing and methods of growing fodder or cereal crops
- can control production efforts based on knowledge of how nutritional value is affected by environmental and cultivation factors

Content

Cultivation of coarse fodder plant in Finland
Coarse fodder plants: plant species and production biology
Rough feed: quality parameters
Perennial grassland: co-cultivation, establishment, fertilization and plant protection
Perennial meadow: endurance, supplement sowing and meadow renovation
Green fodder crops and whole grain silage
Grazing

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required