Mező- és erdőgazdálkodási menedzser

LO Specification

1. LP Data

2. LP aim

The aim of LP9 is to provide general information about:

The trends in biofertilizers production
The multistep procedure for production of biofertilizers including: development of an effective inoculant, choice of carrier, application of stickers and additives
The application of bioferilizers and different application methods
The main biological, technological and economic advantages of using biofertilizers in agriculture
Bio-fertilizer technology and major marketing constraints that hamper biofertilizers application
Global market for fertilizers, as well as for biofertilizers being specific segment from the organic farming
Current policies of EU on organic farming
Fostering organic agriculture in a greener and fairer Common Agriculture Policies

3. Knowledge background

4. Anticipated Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Upon completion of the LP, the trainees are expected to:

Learn, implement and enhance common knowledge about bio fertilizers and bio pesticides in the agriculture area,
Understand different types of bio fertilizers, advantages and disadvantages of bio fertilizers.
Learn, implement and enhance existing knowledge in the area of biofertilizers and organic farming.
Be aware of the efficacy of biofertilizers compared to the use of inorganic fertilizers.
Differentiate the socio-economic factors necessary to sustain biofertiliser technology
Outline and apply general concepts of quality management.
Recognize and use various parameters for biofertilizers quality testing.
Describe quality assessment procedures for different types of biofertilizers: Rhizobium; non-symbiotic N2-fixer; mycorrhizal fungi and phosphate solubilizers
Learn, implement and enhance common knowledge about basic parameters of biofertilizers market, marketing and eco-friendly technologies.
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of biofertilezers market
Understand the role of biofertilizers as vital segment from Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Learn, implement and enhance existing knowledge in biofertilizers’ composition and procedures applied for their production.
Identify the efficacy of biofertilizers depending on their specific formulations
Know, implement and improve current EU policies for organic farming;
Understand the EU Action plan on organic farming and its operation, especially Action 6 functioning;
Recognize EU Organic Food and Farming Policy and organic legislation developments;
Raise awareness on the broader EU policy framework on organic farming perspectives

Intellectual skills

Upon completion of the LP, the trainees are expected to develop higher order skills that are reflected in their ability to:

Prepare analysis how do most popular biofertilizers work
Explain and analyze the application of biofertilizers
Write and communicate educational papers about new biofertilizers, and making them available to the teachers’ community further discussions
Comparing parameters about liquid and carrier-based forms
Prepare analysis of the application and environmental impact of biofertilizers and communicate the results to different targets: industry, business, government, general public
Write and communicate scientific papers and reports detailing research and new findings, and making them available to the scientific community further discussions
Prepare quality parameters
Apply general concepts of quality management in define subject area
Interpret data related to biofertilizers quality assessment
Perform training and explain major issues in biofertilizers quality management procedures
Prepare marketing analysis in different context –quality and quantity, needs, sales and legislation.
Presentation of the benefits of the biofertilezers market
Understanding the trends in biofertilezers’ innovative production
Describe principal characteristics of common used biofertilizers
Differentiate between various types of biofertilizers and their principal application
Perform service as a technical expert in biofertilizers formulation
Interpret assessment/investigation findings related to biofertilizers production and present them to the broad audience
Analyze EU organic farming policies and action plans for their implementation
Conduct practical application of EC CAP
Develop and apply logical thinking in solving problems associated with CAP financial support

Professional skills

Upon completion of the LP, the trainees will be able to:

Advice trainees how to represent biofertilizers as a better fertilizers.
Design and carry out constrains of biofertilizers and biofertilizer technology.
Train agricultural extension workers;
Promote biofertilizers through proved advantages, especially liquid forms.
Know how to compare the common fertilizers with biofertilizers
Advice organizations and business representatives on development and implementation of microbial biofertilizers as technological innovation, their
efficacy and income effect.
Design and carry out environmental impact assessments to identify changes
Train agricultural extension workers;
Promote biofertilisers through field demonstrations
Develop protocols for biofertilizers quality assessment
Initiate actions to maintain or improve quality of biofertilizers
Perform inspections and give advice on biofertilizer’s quality provision
Handle specific quality and risk assessment issues during biofertilizers field application
Advice trainees how to recognize innovative biofertilizers trends.
Understand and implement the innovative products as key players in sustainable agriculture.
Promote biofertilisers innovative products for improving soil fertility, plant tolerance and crop productivity.
Select components and production procedures for biofertilizer formulation
Analyze situation and advice organizations about type and production procedures to be used when biofertilizers are applied
Present, promote and train farmers in biofertilizers selection, production and application
Advice organizations and business representatives on EC CAP application in Rural Development programmes;
Implement into practice RDP measures combined with organic farming support;
Utilize Cohesion and Structural Funds for organic farming development;
Train agro-economists and agro-advisors;
Promote EC CAP through instruction sessions performance.

Wider competences

Upon completion of the LP, the trainees will be able to:

Understand and present the key role of biofertilizers in the sustainable agriculture
Be independent, dynamic and organized, to think critically and creatively
Influence and motivate others; to have organization, planning and judgment skills
Communicate effectively, clearly and concisely; capable of team work
Use modern technological tools to facilitate organisation and logistics
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Use the reasonable eco-friendly innovative product to improve and sustain the soil, plant and crop.

5. LP content

6. Teaching and learning methods

7. Trainees’ assessment

8. References and useful readings

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Biofertilizer Manual by FNCA Biofertilizer, 2006, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (JAIF)
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Borkar S.G. Microbes as Biofertilizers and their Production Technology, 2015, Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.
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