Base Knowledge
There are no prior basic knowledge requirements
Teaching Methodologies
In order to achieve the objectives of the curricular unit and the verification of the foreseen competences, the teaching-learning process is based on: 1. oral exposition of the contents necessary for the acquisition of competences, in theoretical-practical classes and seminars/lectures, which encourage the participation of students. students; 2. in bibliographic research, analysis and use of scientific information available in international journals; 3. in the preparation of individual essays, integrating all the dimensions of the work mentioned in the previous paragraphs.
Learning Results
Understands the concept of sustainability. • Becomes 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. They understand the behavior of the producer of agri-food products• Can transmit to future generations integrative behaviors of the agroforestry activity. Allows choices of behavior aimed at animal welfare. and the preservation of natural resources. Understands the role of different forms of agriculture in sustainability and the role of agriculture in carbon neutrality. Acquires critical ability to discuss current problems based on scientific criteria.
Program
1 – Levels of interaction between Agriculture and Environment
2 – Innovation policies in agriculture
3 – Portuguese and European legal structure
4 – Legal restrictions on environmentally-based agricultural activity. Licensing processes, and certification.
5 – Incentive systems. The Common Agricultural Policy, its evolution and priorities for the new cycle until 2030.
6 – National Plan for Integrated Management of Rural Fires 2030
Curricular Unit Teachers
Grading Methods
- - Exam - 100.0%
- - Trabalho e respetiva apresentação e discussão - 100.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
C.A. Edwards M.K. Wali D.J. Horn F. Mille. (1993) Agriculture and the Environment, 1st Edition, Editors: C.A. Edwards
M.K. Wali D.J. Horn F. Miller eBook 1993
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 Politics, Palgrave Macmillan
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).
CAP Regulation