Introduction to Organic agriculture
Organic agriculture (Intermediate level)
Following a short history and a description of the various agricultural systems used in organic agriculture, we shall introduce this course by presenting the four main principles of organic agriculture.
The course will then situate the links between the various existing organic agriculture regulations and international and private standards. The course will then focus more especially on the soil, its characteristics and its importance as a production factor. We shall see how to prevent it from being degraded and contaminated by miscellaneous pollutants.
Organic agriculture (Intermediate level)
Following a short history and a description of the various agricultural systems used in organic agriculture, we shall introduce this course by presenting the four main principles of organic agriculture.
The course will then situate the links between the various existing organic agriculture regulations and international and private standards. The course will then focus more especially on the soil, its characteristics and its importance as a production factor. We shall see how to prevent it from being degraded and contaminated by miscellaneous pollutants.
Organic agriculture (Advanced level)
The course will start by presenting the elements that explain soil fertility and will dwell on the origin, composition and functions of the organic matter in the soil. It will then review the impacts of agriculture practices, including pollution and water consumption. The 'water-footprint' concept will be addressed briefly.
