Protecting the soil, feeding the future

What you will learn

• Learn about the main issues in global food production and consumption, including regional differences.
• Study the impact of water, nutrients, pests, diseases and weeds on food crop production.
• Evaluate environmental problems caused by food crop production and evaluate solutions.
• Assess yield gaps in different regions and judge innovations in food crop production.
• Understand the importance of soils and sustainable soil management, including threats, functions, degradation, and socio-economic and policy aspects.
• Investigate solutions for soil erosion, pollution, compaction, and salinization, and contribute to discussions on soil protection.