Crop, grassland, soil and agricultural land management

Cod y Modiwl: BR18000
Teitl y Modiwl: Crop, grassland, soil and agricultural land management
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Irene Griffiths
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr William Stiles; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Hefin Williams; Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Crop Report: A report written on the trial plots. Outlining the agronomic decisions made over the course of the year. 1500 Words	20%
Asesiad Semester	Forage ID: 2 Awr Students will be in a lab under invigilation and will be asked to identify samples of forages (grasses, legumes and herbs). Students will have access to a flow chart with partial credit given for rationale behind identifying key features when identifying each sample.	20%
Asesiad Semester	Soils: A description of a soil will be provided, using knowledge from the practical classes the soil will be evaluated based on different traits. 1500 Words	20%
Arholiad Semester	MCQ Exam: 1.5 Awr	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Crop Report: A report written on the trial plots. Outlining the agronomic decisions made over the course of the year. 1500 Words	20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Soils: A description of a soil will be provided, using knowledge from the practical classes the soil will be evaluated based on different traits. 1500 Words	20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Forage ID: 2 Awr Students will be in a lab under invigilation and will be asked to identify samples of forages (grasses, legumes and herbs). Students will have access to a flow chart with partial credit given for rationale behind identifying key features when identifying each sample.	20%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	MCQ Exam: 1.5 Awr	40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate retained knowledge of the structure, function, characteristics and importance of grassland, forages, cereals and non-cereal arable crops in UK and world agriculture
Demonstrate retained knowledge when identifying a range of forage plants.
Identify varietal characteristics of cereal crops and forage species, describe how they meet the demands of the market
Plan, evaluate and implement a cereal and forage crop's manure and crop protection requirements with due regard to their potential impact on the environment
Demonstrate retained knowledge of the different components of soils and their processes and relate to broader environmental concerns, conditions and key soil processes including moisture relations and nutrient cycling.
Apply understanding of soil physical characteristics to practical land management techniques including drainage and cultivation.
Identify the conservation value, status and current management of a range of farm habitats

Disgrifiad cryno

Through an integrated programme of lectures, demonstrations, practical sessions and visits, students will be made aware of the precise management requirements of agricultural grassland and cereal crops as well as the factors that underpin a range of cropping strategies. This module will introduce students to soil composition and key soil processes with an emphasis on how these vary between different soil types. Following the delivery of these fundamentals, the module will focus on their implications for land management and protection of the environment.

Cynnwys

This module is divided in several sections to cover different aspects of agricultural land management.
Soil science is introduced, focusing on soil structure, texture and moisture. It explores nutrient cycling and management for soil health.
The importance of UK grasslands is discussed, including pasture species and herbage varieties. Workshops on seed mixtures and nutrient programs will link with the soil components.
Field trials will form the basis for the crop section. The lectures, workshops and practical classes are designed to follow the life cycle of the crop and guide crop management decisions. Topics covered include: yield, variety selection, crop protection and nutrient planning.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cydlynu ag erail	Students will work in groups on the crop plots
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	The crop report and grassland planning assignment will require the production of a written report in an appropriate format.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	All the assignments in this module will involve the identification of problems associated with the growth of plants or management of soils in the field and the development of a subsequent management strategy in response to that problem.
Gallu digidol	Internet sources will be utilized routinely , in association with published information, in preparation of the assessed work.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Students will have a range of calculation to perform. For example, seed rates, plant populations, nutrient requirement and application rates and yield.
Synnwyr byd go iawn	In the Forage ID assessment, students will be identifying a range of forages that will be a transferable skill for individuals involved in agriculture, conservation management, consultancy etc.

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