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n.MA.ENR.AgFu.18FS (Agriculture for the Future) 
Modul: Agriculture for the Future
Diese Information wurde generiert am: 14.11.2025
Nr.
n.MA.ENR.AgFu.18FS
Bezeichnung
Agriculture for the Future
Credits
3

Beschreibung

Version: 10.0 gültig ab 01.02.2026
Studiengang
Degree Program		 MSc in Environment and Natural Resources
Arbeitsaufwand
Workload		 90 hours (30 h contact lessons, 60 h self-study)
Modulleitung
Module Coordinator		 Sonja Trachsel
Dozierende
Lecturers		 Dr. Else Bünemann-König and other lecturers (FiBL)
Eingangskompetenzen
Entry Requirements		 Students should be able to:
  • describe the food and agricultural system as a Socio-Ecological System including drivers, activities and outcomes
  • describe the target state and current state of the global food and agricultural system
  • describe strategies towards a sustainable food system
  • identify sustainability conflicts within the food and agricultural system
The entry requirements can be obtained through:
  • Module «Agroecology & Food systems»
OR
Ausgangskompetenzen
Learning Outcome and Competences		 Students will learn to:
  • Understand and explain the core principles of agroecology and organic farming, including ecological, ethical, and socio-economic dimensions.
  • Analyze and compare conventional, organic, and agroecological farming systems in terms of sustainability, productivity, and environmental impact.
  • Apply the 10 Elements of Agroecology (FAO) and the 4 IFOAM Principles to real-world agricultural contexts and case studies.
  • Critically evaluate agricultural practices and policies using scientific evidence and agroecological frameworks.
Inhalte
Module Content		 This module provides an in-depth introduction to organic farming. It explores how ecological principles are applied in agricultural systems to promote sustainability, resilience, and food security. Topics include soil fertility, crop and livestock management, biodiversity and plant protection, policy frameworks, and the role of organic farming in sustainable food systems.

The course combines online lectures by researchers from the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) with two field excursions to the FiBL farm, a long-term trial and partner farms, offering practical insights into long-term experiments and innovative farming systems.

Through a group reflection paper and presentation, students analyze how the 10 Elements of Agroecology (FAO) and the 4 IFOAM Principles are implemented in practice, and critically compare agroecological, organic, and conventional approaches.
Lehr-/Lernmethoden
Teaching / Learning Methods		 Online lectures, excursions, group work
Leistungsnachweis
Assessment of Learning
Outcome		 Coursework (100%):
  • Group assignment: reflection paper & presentation
  • Written exam
Bibliographie
Bibliography		 Compulsory reading and further contributions for in-depth study of the topics covered will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Unterrichtssprache
Language		 English
Bemerkungen
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