Special and Protein Crops (5cr)

Objective

The student is aware of the current special and protein crops possibilities, will be familiar with their cultivating and harvesting techniques, marketing opportunities and their use as livestock feed. The student will also learn about the factors affecting the amount, quality and feeding value of the yield.

Content

Significance of the current special and protein plants, chosen plants and how to cultivate, harvest and use them, marketing, factors affecting quality and feeding value.

Qualifications

Common professional studies in crop production, Feeds and feeding

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1. The student names special and protein plants and defines the possibilities of their cultivation and use. The student explains the basic principles of their cultivation technique and usage. The student lists factors which affect the yield, quality and feeding value of the crop.

Level 3. The student compares the possibilities of the cultivation and use of special and protein plants. The student makes a summary of their cultivation techniques and usage. The student estimates factors which affect the yield, quality and feeding value of the crop.

Level 5. The student analyses and makes conclusions of the cultivation possibilities and usage of special and protein plants. The student is interested in comparing the cultivation techniques and use of the special and protein plants. The student analyses factors which affect the yield, quality and feeding value of the crop.

Materials

- Information acquisition from various sources
- Written compositions
- Keskitalo, M. et al 2007. Erikoiskasvien viljely. Tieto tuottamaan 118. ProAgria.
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- Luomutilan valkuaiskasviopas 2007. Luomuliitto ry.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/z7wgkx

Teaching methods

- Contact teaching: 45 %
- Approved assignments: 35 %
- Approved exam: 20 %