Crop Production

• application (form);

• copies of the diploma certifying secondary or vocational secondary education and a transcript of grades;

• copies of certificates for the centralized exams in the subjects specified for the particular undergraduate programme;

• for graduates of minority schools—a copy of a certificate of proficiency in the state language at least at Level 2;

• (if the surname has been changed) a copy of a document confirming the change of surname;

• (if applicable) a document certifying that the person voluntarily enlisted in the national defence service and completed it;

• (if applicable) documents certifying social status (a copy of an orphan’s certificate, a statement regarding low-income family status).
   

1.General knowledge courses

Objective: to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice in the crop production sector, while fostering analytical thinking, communication skills, digital literacy, and an understanding of sustainable development.

Courses:

•    Business Management – 5 ECTS;
•    Business Communication – 3 ECTS;
•    Digital and Communication Technologies – 3 ECTS;
•    Basics of Economics – 3 ECTS;
•    Agroecology and Environmental Protection – 3 ECTS;
•    Research Methodology – 3 ECTS;
•    Work safety and Civil Defence – 3 ECTS;
•    Entrepreneurship – 3 ECTS;
•    Professional Foreign Language (English) – 4 ECTS;
•    Professional Foreign Language (German) – 4 ECTS.

2. Professional study courses

Objective: to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of crop production in order to prepare qualified specialists for independent work, in accordance with the principles of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming.

Courses:

•    Agrarian Policy – 3 ECTS;
•    Plant Biology – 3 ECTS;
•    Soil Science – 3 ECTS;
•    Field Cultivation – 3 ECTS;
•    Plant Protection – 5 ECTS;
•    Plant Fertilization – 3 ECTS;
•    Crop Production 1 – 3 ECTS;
•    Crop Production 2 – 4 ECTS;
•    Agricultural Mechanization – 4 ECTS;
•    Marketing – 3 ECTS;
•    Accounting and Investments – 4 ECTS;
•    Fodder Production – 3 ECTS.

3. Field-specific elective courses (select 2 courses)

Objective: to provide students with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and skills in their chosen field of crop production or a related agricultural specialization, in accordance with their individual interests and the needs of the labour market.

Courses:

•    Organic Crop Production – 3 ECTS;
•    Fruit Growing – 3 ECTS;
•    Vegetable Growing – 3 ECTS;
•    Basics of Livestock Farming – 3 ECTS;
•    Beekeeping – 3 ECTS.

 

During the internship in the study programme Crop Production, students acquire practical skills in the production processes of the crop production sector, gaining familiarity with farm specialization, crop cultivation technologies, plant protection, fertilization, and resource planning. The internship fosters the ability to analyse the efficiency of agricultural operations, assess risks, and develop proposals for improving crop production by applying acquired theoretical knowledge in practice.

Internships included in the study programme:

1. Qualification Internship I (8 weeks):

• Qualification Internship I provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the basic principles of crop production in a real-world agricultural setting. During the internship, students become familiar with farm management, crop production technologies, soil and crop assessment, and plant fertilization and protection systems, as well as participate in the planning and implementation of agrotechnical measures. Skills in analysing production and economic data, assessing risks, and making informed decisions are developed.

• Internship duration - 2nd semester, full-time studies.

2. Qualification Internship II (6 weeks):

• Qualification Internship II provides students with in-depth practical experience in crop production, harvesting, primary processing, storage, and marketing processes. During the internship, students learn about assessing crop readiness, planning harvesting operations, and analysing losses, as well as land improvement and soil cultivation measures. Skills are developed to analyse the organization of product sales and economic indicators, including product sales, costs, revenue, and the use of EU support. As a result of the internship, students strengthen their ability to make informed decisions for the sustainable development of a crop production enterprise, based on practical experience and data analysis.

• Internship duration – 3rd semester, full-time studies.

3. Qualification Internship III (2 weeks):

• Qualification Internship III focuses on strengthening the professional skills of a crop production specialist; students analyse the farm’s crop production sector and develop crop rotation, fertilization, and plant protection plans. Students develop the ability to independently evaluate the effectiveness of farm operations and justify decisions regarding the farm’s development. The experience gained during the internship and the internship report prepared may be used in the development of the qualification paper.

• Internship duration – 4th semester, full-time studies.

The internship can be completed in any region of Latvia. The host company must have a well-developed crop production operation that carries out the full crop production cycle—from planning and implementing agrotechnical measures to harvesting, storage, and marketing. The company must provide an opportunity to learn about production, economic, and organizational processes. It is desirable that the company utilize modern technologies and principles of sustainable management.

• Santa Krilovska, email: santa.krilovska@malnavaskoledza.lv

  Professional Foreign Language (English)

• Karīne Laganovska, email: karine.laganovska@malnavaskoledza.lv
  Professional Foreign Language (German)
   
• Daina Znotiņa, email: daina.znotina@malnavaskoledza.lv
  Business Communication
   
• Karīna Adamoviča-Krišāne, email: karina.adamovica-krisane@malnavaskoledza.lv
  Business Management
   
• Aleksejs Zorins, email: aleksejs.zorins@rta.lv
  Digital and Communication Technologies
   
• Evita Kļaviņa, email: evita.klavina@malnavaskoledza.lv
  Basics of Economics
   
• Alita Dukule, email: alita.dukule@malnavaskoledza.lv
  Marketing
   
• Andris Skromulis, email: andris.skromulis@malnavaskoledza.lv
  Work safety and Civil Defense, 
  Agroecology and Environmental Protection
   
• Agrita Švarta, email: agrita.svarta@malnavaskoledza.lv 
  Research Methodology
   
• Sandra Ežmale, email: sandra.ezmale@malnavaskoledza.lv 
  Entrepreneurship
   
• Mārīte Fokina, email: marite.fokina@malnavaskoledza.lv 
  Agrarian Policy
   
• Elita Jermolajeva, email: elita.jermolajeva@gmail.com
  Investments and Finance
   
• Linda Vebe, email: linda.vebe@malnavaskoledza.lv 
  Plant Biology,
  Plant Protection
   
• Vilma Keiša, email: vilma.keisa@malnavaskoledza.lv 
  Soil Science,
  Field Cultivation,
  Plant Fertilization, 
  Organic Crop Production
   
• Kintija Bigāte, email: kintija.bigate@malnavaskoledza.lv 
  Crop Production (I, II)
   
• Ruta Kļaviņa, email: ruta.klavina@malnavaskoledza.lv 
  Accounting  
   
• Marlinda Kaša, email: marlinda.kasa@malnavaskoledza.lv 
  Basics of Livestock Farming,
  Beekeeping
   
• Mārtiņš Ūzuliņš, email: martins.uzulins@malnavaskoledza.lv 
  Agricultural Mechanization

• A well-equipped dormitory and gym.

• Opportunities to participate in projects.

• Opportunities to get involved in student government.

• Opportunities to participate in ERASMUS+ mobility programmes in various European countries.

• The opportunity to work at a crop production company as a crop production specialist under the supervision of a functional manager, participating in the planning, organization, and supervision of production processes.

• Opportunity to work independently as a sole proprietor or self-employed individual, conducting business activities in the field of crop production.

• Opportunity to engage in crop production research, exploring plant cultivation technologies, sustainable agricultural solutions, and innovative cultivation methods.

• The opportunity to continue education in professional higher education programmes at the bachelor’s level, developing in-depth knowledge and professional competencies.