Törmä, Juhani ; Harmanen, Heikki ; Suojaranta, Juhani
Language of Instruction:
Finnish
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand how nutrients behave in the soil and plants and how they interact with fertilizers. They will ne competent in determining the need for fertilization and spreading lime and in manually planning a fertilization scheme. Students will be aware of the aims and techniques of cultivating various types of soil, as well as the more common cultivation machinery.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Factors of growth as it relates to fertilization
- Fertilizers
- Fertilizing soil sustainably
- Manure and other organic fertilizers
- Principles and aims of soil cultivation
- Cultivation techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
- Heinonen et al. (ed.). 1992. Maa, viljely ja ympäristö. WSOY
- Kalkitusopas. Kalkitusyhdistys
- Alakukku et al. 2002. Maan rakenteen hoito. Tieto tuottamaan 98. ProAgria
- Ravinteet kasvintuotannossa. Tieto tuottamaan 127
- Other material distributed in the lectures
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods