Introduction to Organic Agriculture

The development of the theoretical component is done using the lecture method and presenting specific
materials, making use of participatory exhibition strategies and practical examples, as well as any
passages of videos, slideshows and documentaries such as information complement the topics in
question ; The organization of seminars with guest speakers and field trips, should also be considered.
The preparation of field work, using the techniques discussed, involving observation and class discussion,
is part of the UC practice, forcing the student to structure and apply the knowledge acquired in situations
with their practicability.
Written test with multiple choice questions, targeted response and some developments and possible
practical test and oral test, if necessary.
The assessment system of the UC is in accordance with Chapter IV of Student Achievement Assessment
Regulation.

1 Understand the concept and the importance of organic farming (Of) in Portugal, in Europe and in the
world
2. Distinguish the different streams of Sustainable Agriculture (SA) and meet the obligations associated
with each differences.
3- Maintain and preserve existing ecosystems and promote the maintenance of the balance of the
recommended farming system.
4- To have relevant knowledge of agricultural technology for the fertilization of the land mobilization and
composting
5- To have relevant knowledge of agricultural technology for crop protection in organic farming (OF).
6- To Know legislation rules on livestock in OF and the specific technologies of different species as well as
preventive and curative therapies recommended in OF

The Concept of OF, its importance, rules and existing legislation;
Notions of Traditional and Conventional Agriculture and differences of Sustainable Agriculture
(Biodynamic, Organic, Natural, Ecological and Permaculture) and Integrated Production
Ecosystem concept and advantage in the preservation of plant and animal species for its preservation The
environmental advantages in implementing the existence of ponds / lakes and hedge maintenance “Trees
and shrubs barriers” and “floral massive” along lines water and in the vicinity of the farm and its role in the
maintenance of the agroforestry system and plain,
Holistic knowledge, technological and scientific as to tillage, fertilization and maintenance of soil;
The development of technology, evolution and maintenance of compost;
The control of pests, diseases and spontaneous, a preventive and curative
Understanding the specific legislation and livestock technologies, under the rules of PB

• - Avaliação 1 - 30.0%
• - Avaliação 3 - 30.0%
• - Avaliação 2 - 40.0%

• - Avaliação 1 - 30.0%
• - Avaliação 2 - 40.0%
• - Avaliação 3 - 30.0%

• - Avaliação 2 - 40.0%
• - Avaliação 1 - 30.0%
• - Avaliação 3 - 30.0%

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