Guidelines of modern agrotechnologyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 9A00BX05
Objective
The student is able to evaluate the suitability of new solutions in the agrotechnology field as an enhancer of agricultural production processes and is currently able to utilize information in the development of exemplary state of the art technologies. They are able to introduce versatile technologies for cultivation measures and to describe the technological basics of precision farming. He / she is able to choose different cultivation technologies and assess their relevance and usability.
Content
- New innovations in agrotechnology
- Precision farming concept and technology
- Harvesting Equipment
- Driving signals and automatic steering
- ISOBUS equipment principles
- Drones and utilizing the image information they produce, practice
- Commercial examples and their use
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Accepted: The student is able to analyze the possibilities of new innovations in agrotechnology for Finnish farms. The student is, also, able to evaluate and choose precision farming technology to an example farm. The student get all assignments accepted at a good level.