Program Overview

Introduction to Cropping Systems

The Introduction to Cropping Systems program aims to provide PhD students with limited or no background in agricultural cropping systems with state-of-the-art knowledge about crop production. The course presents the origins of crops and cropping systems from different regions, allowing students to analyze the environmental impacts of the respective cropping systems and propose strategies to improve their sustainability using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework.

Course Objectives

The course intends to familiarize students with cropping systems that deliver a range of ecosystem services. By connecting specific cropping systems knowledge with social, geographical, and economic aspects via a multi-disciplinary approach, this course encourages students to incorporate sustainable development concepts in their thinking.

Course Details

• Course code: P
• Points: 3.5 ECTS
• Location: Uppsala & online
• Dates: The course has been postponed to November, exact dates to be announced

Course Organiser

The course is organised by Marocs Lana.

Application

• Application date: sign up before August 15