Apiculture pollination

Course Summary:

This course enables you to study the main issues related to the Apiculture and the importance in agriculture. 

 Syllabus: 

  • Introduction to Israel, its land, people and settlements.
  • Genetics, anatomy, physiology and biology of the honey bee.
  • Hive management and production.
  • Crop pollination.
  • Queen rearing.
  • Economics of production.
  • Mechanization and technology.
  • Sanitation and health.
Teacher: Shaike Stern

Starting a dairy farm

syllabus

  • Layout of starting a dairy farm project
  • Starting a dairy farm
  • Managing pasture grazing
  • Forage production
  • Optimize production by managing dairy cow's nutrition
  • Dairy housing and equipment
  • Formulating dairy cow rations
  • Dairy farm business planning
  • Monitoring Data


Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture

Nutrition and Metabolism: The Energy Balance, TDEE, Caloric Value, BMR/RMR. Carbohydrates, Fibers, Artificial Sweeteners, Protein and Essential Amino Acids, Lipids: Fatty acids and Essential Fatty acids, Cholesterol

Vitamins (ADEK, B complex, C), Minerals (Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium): Selenium, Lead, Iodine; Diet Patterns: Food Groups, Mediterranean diet, Local Recommendations



Micropropagation

The second year Agrostudies plant propagation course will be dedicated to expanding students' theoretical knowledge as well as extending their experience in preparation and presenting technical presentations. The challenges of remote teaching will be addressed by increasing students' independence and responsibility.  The second year of the plant propagation course is planned for small students' "capsules"/breakout rooms for up to 10 students each.  The students will be trained in information gathering and presenting. 


Teacher: Avihai Ilan