Base Knowledge
Not applicable
Teaching Methodologies
The development of the theoretical component is carried out using the expository method, using participatory
exposure strategies, case studies and practical examples, using multimedia content and exploration of information
on different funding programs.
The practical part is to support the development of innovative ideas with the potential to pass the market test, and
to prepare a program application process that is most relevant to each idea.
Learning Results
They understand the concept of sustainability. • Become aware of the value and importance of agricultural policies for environmental and territorial sustainability. • Understand your rights and duties as consumers of agri-food products. Understand the behavior of the producer of agrifood products • Can transmit to future generations integrative behaviors of agroforestry activity. Enable behavioral choices that target animal welfare. and the preservation of natural resources. They understand the role of different forms of agriculture in sustainability and the role of agriculture in carbon neutrality. Acquired critical ability to discuss current issues based on scientific criteria.
Program
Different modes of agriculture and the environmental consequences. Rainfed and irrigated agriculture precision agriculture Agriculture and modes of certification. The forest and agriculture Agriculture and natural resources: soil, water, energy and air Agriculture and the contribution to carbon neutrality Main variables in the greenhouse gas balance in agriculture Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality 2050 (RNC 2050). The carbon footprint The Common Agricultural Policy for Sustainability.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Maria de Fátima Martins Lorena de OliveiraGrading Methods
- - Trabalho e respetiva apresentação e discussão - 100.0%
- - Exam - 100.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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Clay, J. (2004) World Agriculture and the Environment : A Commodity-by-Commodity Guide to Impacts and
Practices,
Ioris, Antonio (2016) Agriculture, Environment and DevelopmentM International Perspectives on Water, Land and
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Stafford, John V. Stafford (2019) Precision agriculture ’19, Conference Proceedings
E. Coudel, H. Devautour, C.T. Soulard, G. Faure and B. Hubert (2013) Renewing innovation systems in agriculture
and food: How to go towards more sustainability?
Toensmeier, E., (2016) The Carbon Farming Solution: A Global Toolkit of Perennial Crops and Regenerative
Agriculture Practices for Climate Change Mitigation and Food Security. ,Chelsea Green Publishing; , 2016)
GPP (2022) Guia PEPAC Portugal» GPP – Gabinete de Planeamento, Políticas e Administração Geral, www.gpp.pt
Guia PEPAC Portugal 09/09/2022 Versão 1.2