{Tool} Basic course on organic farming. [Basis Kurs biologische Landwirtschaft.] Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, ITAB - Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food. (2026)
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Summary
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
1) Understand the fundamentals of organic farming and the role of advisory work;
2) Evaluate sustainable strategies for plant protection and animal welfare;
3) Recognize the importance of biodiversity and climate adaptation in organics; and
4) Evaluate the steps and challenges of converting to organic farming.
Summary translation
Am Ende dieses Kurses wirst du in der Lage sein: 1) die Grundlagen des ökologischen Landbaus und die Rolle der Beratung zu verstehen; 2) nachhaltige Strategien für Pflanzenschutz und Tierschutz zu bewerten; 3) die Bedeutung von Biodiversität und Klimaanpassung im ökologischen Landbau zu erkennen; 4) die Schritte und Herausforderungen bei der Umstellung auf ökologischen Landbau zu bewerten.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Explore the fundamentals of organic farming and advisory work – flexibly and professionally. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | The OrganicAdviceNetwork project has developed an online basic course that introduces participants to the key principles and practices of organic farming and advisory services. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | This course is open to anyone interested in organic farming, with a particular focus on professionals seeking to gain or expand their expertise in organic farming advice. It is designed to be compatible with full-time work and enables participants to engage in flexible, self-paced learning. The course is free of charge but does require users to register for the project's "space". This does not take long. |
| Country: | Germany |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Online courses |
| Keywords: | agricultural extension, agricultural training, agricultural education, climate change, climate change adaptation, climat-smart agriculture, soil quality, nutrient management, pest control, weed control, plant disease control, animal health, animal welfare, plant breeding, conversion factors, marketing, farm economics, agricultural economics |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English agricultural extension http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_37834 English agricultural training http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_37835 English agricultural education http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25432 English climate change http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1666 English climate change adaptation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374567058134 English climate-smart agriculture http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1361789093890 English soil quality http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_a9645d28 English nutrient management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_330697 English pest control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5726 English weed control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8345 English plant disease control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5960 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 English animal welfare http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_443 English plant breeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5956 English conversion factors http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_51e9f45d English marketing http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4620 English farm economics -> agricultural economics http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8672 |
| Subjects: | Soil > Soil quality Farming Systems > Farm economics Soil > Nutrient turnover Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication Crop husbandry > Weed management Farming Systems > Farm nutrient management |
| Research affiliation: | Germany > FiBL Germany - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture > Agriculture European Union > Horizon Europe > OrganicAdviceNetwork European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge France > ITAB - Institut Technique en Agriculture Biologique |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 101134850 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/57882, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/50790, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44477, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/50788, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/55237, https://www.organicadvicenetwork.eu/ |
| Project ID: | OFK |
| Deposited By: | Dietemann, Lauren |
| ID Code: | 57882 |
| Deposited On: | 13 Jul 2026 06:26 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jul 2026 06:26 |
| Document Language: | English, German/Deutsch, French/Francais |
| Status: | Published |
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