Organic Agriculture

The purpose of the study program is to educate students for the profession of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in accordance with the principles of organic agricultural production, which are based on the production of high-quality and safe food, respecting standards, rational use of natural resources, renewable energy sources, preservation of natural diversity, and environmental protection. The purpose of the study program is to raise the education of young experts to a higher level and, with the acquired knowledge, enable graduate agricultural engineers to become qualified for primary and secondary organic production and to enable them to further their education. The implementation of the study program conceived in this way will produce graduate agricultural engineers who possess competence within national, European, and global frameworks. The importance of this study program is particularly emphasized because organic production occupies a significant place in the national program of the Republic of Serbia, especially in the AP Vojvodina region. Therefore, the purpose of this study program is to train highly qualified experts for the improvement of organic production.

Why enroll in the Organic Agriculture study program?

This study program educates future graduate agricultural engineers focused on organic production. The goal is to create experts who combine the production of safe food with sustainability principles, ranging from the rational use of natural resources and renewable energy to biodiversity conservation. Through a modernly conceived program, students are qualified to work in the primary and secondary sectors of organic agriculture, acquiring knowledge that is competitive on the domestic, European, and global markets. Upon completion of the study program, the student acquires:

• knowledge for understanding the principles of organic agriculture;
• the ability to solve specific problems in organic production using scientific methods and procedures;
• the ability to organize organic crop production and organic livestock production;
• graduated students also acquire competencies in how to sustainably use natural resources in accordance with the basic principles of sustainable development;
• competencies for further professional development through second- and third-cycle studies – master’s and doctoral studies.

Where can you find employment after graduation?

The knowledge acquired by the student of completed undergraduate academic studies provides expertise and competencies for work in:

• agricultural organizations (agro-industrial complexes, cooperatives, specialized farms, feed mills, raw material departments in slaughterhouses and dairies) and other business organizations engaged in the production and processing of crop and livestock products.
• entrepreneurial organizations and private farms
• advisory and professional services,
• in banks and insurance companies,
• in secondary education.