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701-0974-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS
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Comparison of Different Swiss Farming Systems

Vergleich von Landbausystemen

Lecturers & Examiners: Bernadette Oehen, Dr. Paul Josef Mäder
Number of participants limited to 30.
VVZ CR n/a

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Abstract

The students are able to make comparisons between farming systems (organic, integrated, conventional) and to assess their contribution to a sustainable development.

Objective

The students are familiar with the different methods of agriculture (organic, integrated, conventional) in Switzerland and are able to assess their performance on an ecological, economic and social level.

Content

Course content Block II: Comparison of agricultural systems (IP and Bio) We will visit the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture and get to know research projects for the further development of sustainable agriculture. We will deepen the implementation of the concept of sustainable agriculture in practice by visiting 6 different farms. The farm managers describe their farm strategy, their goals, the difficulties and opportunities they see for their farm. On the last day, the various elements are reflected upon and feedback for the farms is compiled. The course will take place all day from Tuesday, 12 June 2020 - Friday, 09 June 2020. From 09 June 2019 to 10 June 2019 we will be staying overnight at a company. Students pay a maximum of CHF 100 per person for accommodation, meals and transport.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Scripts are distributed in the courseScripts can be downloaded from the web with an access code from MOODLE System:https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=1986

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
30

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Vergleich von Landbausystemen
Blockkurs 8. - 12. Juni 20 Weiterführende Informationen auf Moodle
  • 08.06. - 12.06 Date 08:15-18:00 (HG D 7.2)
40 h semesterly

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