BIOLOGISCHE LAND- EN TUINBOUW
 
Lectured in 4th year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agricultureOptional course tropical vegetal production
Theory [A] 0.0
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 12.5
Studytime [D] 75
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Omer MEKERS
Reference BILBIL04O12934
 
Key words
Organic agriculture, Organic Crop husbandry, Control Systems and labeling

Objectives
To gain insight in organic crop husbandry and to obtain knowledge about the typical control and labeling principles.
A lot of attention is paid to convert processes of conventional to organic agriculture.

Topics
By means of specific visits and guest courses a broad insight is given about all aspects of organic agriculture. All production fields (arable crops, grassland, horticulture, dairy- and pig production).

Prerequisites
Basis knowledge about crop science

Final Objectives
To gain insight in organic crop husbandry and to obtain knowledge about the typical control and labeling principles. A lot of attention is paid to convert processes of conventional to organic agriculture.

Materials used
teacher's course

Study costs
Cost: 80.0 EUR
80 Euro

Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment

Teaching Methods
lectures, exercises, guest courses

Assessment
Scoring system: written and oral tests

Lecturer(s)
Haesaert Geert
Fremaut Dirk
Mekers Omer