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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Sustainable Crop and Animal Production
AGRI6021Y(1)
75
30
6

Description
Concept, principles and practices of sustainable crop and animal agriculture. Good Agricultural Practices. Cropping systems for sustainability. Crop-environment interactions. Soil-plant-water interactions. Sustainability of irrigation and water resources. Low External Input Sustainable Agriculture. Organic Agriculture. Seed production for organic cultivation. Agroforestry. Soilless and protected cultivations. Plant biodiversity.Animal-environment interactions. The major livestock production systems of the main domestic animal species. Biological constraints that influence productivity, efficiency of resource use and product quality. Pasture management. Livestock waste management. Farming systems research. Conventional and organic animal production. Issues in organic livestock farming. Integrated Farming. Faunal biodiversity : animal genetic conservation and use.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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