Agricultural Policies and Sustainability

In order to achieve the objectives of the course and the conferences of competences, the teaching-learning process is based on: 1. oral presentation of the contents necessary for the acquisition of competences, in theoretical-practical classes and seminars / lectures, which stimulate student participation; 2. bibliographic research, analysis and use of scientific information available in international journals; 3. in the elaboration of group work, integrating all the dimensions of the work mentioned in the previous points.

Continuous evaluation: a paper and its presentation and discussion (100%)

Final Exam Evaluation A written test (100%).

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.

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.

• - Trabalho e respetiva apresentação e discussão - 100.0%

• - Exam - 100.0%

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