Crop Production

Module content

The basic husbandry of combinable, root, vegetables and energy crops.
Crop inputs and requirements for different cropping systems.
Farm soil management.
Grassland and forage production and grazing management.
Integrated crop management and organic farming systems.
Students will learn through participation in a programme of lectures, farm walks and visits covering all those areas listed above

To achieve credit for this module, students must be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the agronomic factors involved in the production of a wide range of crops.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage soils and crops in a sustainable manner.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate knowledge effectively.

Assessment	Description	Weighting
Coursework	Group video submission	30%
In-class Tests	Multiple choice short tests (x2)	40%
Examination	Exam (1.5 hours)	30%

Students should be familiar with the content of at least one of the following:

Environment Agency (2008) Think Soils: Soil assessment to avoid erosion and runoff. Environment Agency.
Finch H J S, Samuel A M & Lane G P F (2014) Lockhart and Wiseman’s CropHusbandry including Grassland (9th edn) Woodhead Publishing Ltd.
AHDB Various publications http://www.ahdb.co.uk/ (esp Wheat Growth Guide, Oilseed rape guide, Barley growth guide etc. etc.)
DEFRA website http://www.defra.gov.uk
AHDB website http://www.adhb.com/
LEAF http://www.leafuk.org/leaf/
NIAB TAG – Login required
Malting information http://www.ukmalt.com/homepage.html
Milling information http://www.nabim.org.uk
Other agronomy websites including Agrii, Agrovista, Bayer, BASF, Frontier, Syngenta, Yara etc.
Additional references will be given during the conduct of the module.