Teaching Methodologies
Practical classes in the field.
Learning Results
The Curricular Unit (UC) Agricultural Activities I aims to provide students of the Agronomy Course with practical and comprehensive information about the various activities related to the production, maintenance, harvesting and storage of different crops grown in the autumn-winter period.
Program
1- Arable crops, fruit crops, horticultural crops, aromatic plants, spice plants, medicinal plants and vines.
2- Operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery
3- Pastures and fodder crops
4- Composting, waste and effluent management.
5- Other activities to support agricultural production.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
ÉLIARD, J¬L. ¬ Manual Geral de Agricultura. Sintra: Publicações Europa¬ América, 1999.
Ferreira, J. (2012). “As Bases da Agricultura Biológica.” EdiçõesEdiBio.
Hansen, A. (2010). “The Organic Farming Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Running a Certified Organic Farm.” Storey
Publishing. North Adams, USA. ISBN: 978 1 60 342 4806