Sustainable Production

Biology, Plant Protection, Integrated Pest Management.

To achieve the objectives of the CU and the acquisition of skills provided, the teaching ­learning process based on: ­
– In class presentation and discussion of content by teachers and students?
­ – In the preparation by students of technical itineraries, based on of literature, within the CU and its subsequent presentation and discussion in class.

The MSc in Agro­pecuária must recognize the need of good agricultural practices (GAP) to preserve the ecossystems, the philosophy related with Integrated Production (IP) and Organic Farming (OF) and the relevance for the sustainability of the Agriculture. He will know to evaluate the impacts of the GAP in the environment and public health. He will be able to develop technical solutions to protect biodiversity, landscape and natural resources and the production of higher quality goods with market recognition. The students will acquire the necessary knowledge to achieve the following objectives:
1. To know de Codes of GAP, IP and OF? 2. To know the institutionals funds to support IP and OF? 3. To recognize the main crop enemies and the plant protection methods in IP and OF? 4. To distinguish the different Sustainable Production currents?
5. To know how to fertilize in OF.

1. Introduction. Definitions and concepts: ­ Sustainable Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Use of Pesticides, Integrated Production (IP) and Organic Farming (OF)? ­ The evolution of Sustainable Production in Portugal and the institutionals funds? QREN, PRODER and Agro­Environmental Measures. Eligibility and commitments of the beneficiaries.
2. About IPM: Rules from the International Organization of Biological Control? ­ Portuguese Rules? Pesticides selection in IPM? The Directive of Sustainable Use of Pesticidas and Portuguese legislation.
3. About OF: The different currents of OF (organic, ecological, natural, biodinamic and permaculture)? ­ Concept of OF and legislation? Soil mobilization, fertilization and plant protection in OF.
4. Technical itineraries in IP and OF. Case studies to be presented by teachers? 5. Technical itineraries in IP and OF. Case studies to be presented by students.

• - Teste de exame - 100.0%

• - Teste escrito - 50.0%
• - Itinerário técnico para uma cultura em PRODI e em AB e apresentação oral - 50.0%

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