Module code | AGR 361 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module content | Botanical characteristics, classification, growth requirements, production practices and utilization of crops rich in starch, oil, sugar and protein, fibre crops, narcotic and medicinal plants. The use of conservation agriculture (CA) in field crop production is becoming ever increasingly important, especially since it is directly related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 (food), 6 (water), 7 (energy) 13 (climate) and 15 (soil). During the semester applicable AC and SDG examples will be highlighted. Practicals will consist out of a trial on the experimental farm and visits to research institutions and producers. |
Module credits | 14.00 |
Programmes | |
Prerequisites | PPK 251 |
Contact time | 2 lectures per week, fortnightly practicals |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Department of Plant and Soil Sciences |
Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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