Description: Exploring the synergy between crop cultivation and livestock rearing, this course delves into mixed farming systems. It highlights sustainable practices that optimize resource use and productivity.
Course Outline:
- Concepts of Mixed Farming
- Benefits and challenges
- Types of mixed farming systems
- Crop Selection and Rotation
- Soil fertility management
- Companion planting strategies
- Livestock Integration
- Manure management
- Grazing systems
- Resource Management
- Water conservation
- Energy efficiency
- Marketing and Economics
- Value addition
- Market trends analysis
- Sustainable Practices
- Organic farming principles
- Environmental stewardship
NQF Level: Level 2