Teacher
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ROSSINI Francesco
(syllabus)
Introduction to crops with hints on the main agronomic techniques for crop management. Forage crops: - Definition, classification and diffusion in the national territory in relation to pedo-climatic and structural constraints. - Bio-physiological and agronomic characteristics of the main essences. - Classification, evaluation, management and improvement of natural forage resources; - Technical cultivation itineraries.
Use of fodder: - Methods of using forage; - Grazing; - Conditioning and conservation (haymaking and silage).
Pasture forage systems: - Organization, classification, structure and functioning of extensive forage systems. Intensive forage systems: - Organization, classification, structure and functioning of intensive forage systems, in support of dairy cattle and sheep breeding.
(reference books)
- R. Baldoni, L. Giardini, Coltivazioni Erbacee – Vol. 3 Foraggere e tappeti erbosi. Ed. Patron, Bologna ; - Monographs and scientific articles of specific interest will be recommended during the lessons.
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