Introduction to Organic Farming Systems
Lecture series in spring 2024
The lecture provides an overview of the principles and practices of organic agriculture. The lessons in the fields of soil, crop production, animal husbandry and food systems are given by experts in the respective fields from the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL and bio.inspecta AG. New findings from research and suggestions for further developments will be provided, and critical discussion is encouraged.
The lectures are open to all FiBL members, associated institutions and project partners. On request, also students from other Universities can attend (no ECTS, but you can receive a certificate of attendance).
Topics covered
- soil fertility and climate impact of organic agriculture,
- reduced tillage including results of long-term experiments and meta-analyses,
- sustainable crop rotations,
- nutrient management in organic agriculture,
- plant protection: regulation of diseases and pests,
- plant breeding and variety choice for organic production,
- strategies of organic farmers to increase biodiversity,
- sustainability, ethics and product quality in organic animal husbandry,
- organic support policies,
- organic agriculture's contribution to sustainable food systems,
- organic agriculture in the tropics,
- quality of organic food and food processing,
- inspection and certification
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