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Order No. 299 on agricultural education.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Farming Education Agricultural development Animal production Plant production
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 August 2023.
Abstract

This Order, adopted by the Danish Ministry of Education, lays down rules on agricultural education. As a vocational training, agricultural education has the overall purpose that students and apprentices acquire knowledge and skills within the following main competency areas: 1. Crop production; 2. Livestock production and animal breeding; 3. Machine operation tasks and related services; 4. General, social, and personal competencies; 5. Perspective on different production methods, including organic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, and nature-friendly methods, as well as production methods that ensure animal welfare and a good working environment; 6. Execution of all tasks in primary agricultural production; 7. Undertaking responsibility for the strategic development of an agriculture-related enterprise with a focus on financial management, production, and sales. The Order contains provisions concerning the purpose and division of the education; duration; competencies to be admitted to the education; final exam; etc.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk