Agronomy, Crop Science, Rural Buildings and Economics

The course aims to provide the student with the basic notions of agro-zoo technical productions from agronomy, to the characteristics of the animal housing and the basics of the agricultural economics Goals to achieve: 1) Knowledge and understanding: the student is required to demonstrate knowledge of agronomy, of animal housing for the different species of livestock in accordance with the requirements of production and animal welfare and of the characteristics of agricultural markets and behaviour of farmer. 2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student must be able to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in the 3 modules 3) Autonomy of judgment: the student must learn critically and proactively both the information provided by the teacher and those derived from the recommended textbook 4) Communication skills: the student should be able to explain the concepts acquired with appropriate and updated terminology that should be consistent with the terminology used in other disciplines, during the lectures, the practical lessons and the practical test.

Organization

Students will be able to:
- identify the fundamental principles underpinning modern and sustainable management of fodder production.
- Gain a better evaluating of optimal fodder production in combination with optimum animal  nutrition management.