Grassland production
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01CKATE05 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Harmanen, Heikki |
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| Teacher Team: | Harmanen, Heikki |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will gain an overall understanding of agricultural grasses, legumes, silage and hay production as regards farming and cattle husbandry. They will be competent in planning and assessing grass/hay cultivation as part of farming operations. Students will be familiar with various techniques for cultivating grass/hay and the nutritional value of grass/hay, as well as the impact of the quantity and quality of the crop. They will also be familiar with the machines used to harvest grass and their impact on the quality of the grass.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Planning grass/hay cultivation
- Types of grass/hay
- Methods and techniques of cultivating grass/hay
- Hygienic and nutritional quality of grass and hay for grazing
- Storing grass and hay
- Machines for harvesting grass and hay
- Storage
Recommended or Required Reading
- Nurmenviljely. 2nd edition. 1998. ProAgria.
- Laiduntaminen kannattaa. 2002. ProAgria
- Jaffner. 1991. Lönsammare vallodling. LTs förlag. Stockholm
- Online material from the Finnish Grassland Society
- ARTTURI online service (MTT Agrifood Research Finland and VALIO)
- Other material as indicated
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Contact teaching: 40 %
- Approved assignments: 40 %
- Approved exam: 30 %
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Presentations
- Active participation in lectures
- Approved assignment
- Exam
Work Placement
None
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