Chemistry, biology and agronomy.
written exam: test with 30 multiple-choice questions.
The course aims to provide students the knowledge and skills for a correct and rational management of an organic farm.
Principles and definition of organic agriculture. Climate Change and resilient agriculture. Sustainable schemes with and agroecological approach. Soil tillage practices and weed management. Crop rotations. Consociation and intercropping. Soil fertility management. Irrigation.
Ceccon P., Fagnano M., Grignani C., Monti M., Orlandini S., Agronomia. Napoli: Edises, 2017.
Lectures. Seminars on case studies. Technical visits to University of Sassari experimental farm and to organic farms.
Slides and other material will be available on the Microsoft Teams class of the course.
