Introduction to Organic Agriculture

Introductory Course Unit

The development of the theoretical component is carried out using the expository method and presentation of specific materials, using participatory strategies of exposure and practical examples, as well as the possible use of videos, PPTs, and documentaries, to complement the information on the topics in question;

The organization of seminars with guest speakers and study visits is also to be considered. The development of fieldwork, using the techniques covered, involving observation and discussion of the class, is part of the practice of UC, forcing the student to structure and apply the knowledge acquired in situations with their applicability.

Module 1

Expresses the concept of Organic Agriculture (OA), its importance and historical evolution, standards and existing legislation;

Knows the notions of Traditional Agriculture, Conventional, Sustainable (Biodynamic, Organic, Natural, Biological, Ecological, Regenerative, Agroecology and Permaculture) and Integrated Production;

Knows the concept of ecosystem and the advantages in the preservation of plant and animal species; The environmental advantages in the implementation of ecological infrastructures (e.g. ponds/ponds, hedge maintenance, “tree and shrub barriers”, “floral clumps” along water lines and in the border areas of the farm) and their relevant role in the maintenance of the agroforestry and lowland system.

Knows in a holistic, technological, and scientific manner aspects related to tillage, fertilization, and soil maintenance;

Understands the technology of compost elaboration, evolution, and maintenance;

Understands the control of pests, diseases and, spontaneous, in a preventive and curative perspective

Module 2

To know the legislative norms for livestock farming, according to the organic production standards
Acquire basic concepts of animal production
To know the basic normal behavior of the species of zootechnical interest and the concept of animal welfare.

Module 1

Concept of Organic Agriculture (OA), its importance and evolution, standards and existing legislation;
Notions of Traditional, Conventional, Sustainable Agriculture (Biodynamic, Organic, Natural, Biological, Ecological and Permaculture) and Integrated Production;
Ecosystem concept and advantages in the preservation of plant and animal species; the environmental advantages in the implementation of ecological infrastructures (e.g. ponds, hedge maintenance, “tree and shrub barriers”, “floral clumps” along water lines and in the border areas of the farm) and their relevant role in the maintenance of agro-forestry and lowland systems.

Holistic, technological, and scientific knowledge regarding tillage, fertilization, and soil maintenance;
The technology of composting, evolution, and maintenance;
The control of pests, diseases, and spontaneous infections, from a preventive and curative perspective.

Module 2

Specific livestock legislation, according to organic Production standards
Basics of important concepts in animal production
Basic notions of animal behaviour of species of zootechnical interest, namely regarding bovines, swine, poultry, rabbits, sheep, goats and horses
The 5 animal freedoms associated with the concept of animal welfare.

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

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

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

NAO

Several scientific articles and national and international sites from FAO, EIP-AGRI, DG AGRI, DG SANTE, DGAV, DGADR, IFOAM, FAO

AMARO, P. & BAGGIOLINI, M. (Ed.) (1982). Introdução à protecção integrada. FAO/DGPPA, Lisboa, 276p.

BAILLY, R. et al (1991). Les auxiliaires – ennemis naturels des revageurs des cultures. Acta, Paris, 64 p.

BAUDRY, et al (1996). Reconnaître les auxiliaires en vergers et vignes. CTIFL, Paris , 109 p.

FERREIRA, J.C. et al (1998). Manual de agricultura biológico- Fertilização e protecção das plantas para uma agricultura sustentável. AGROBIO, Lisboa, 431 p.

FERREIRA, J.C. et al (2021) Boas Práticas Agrícolas Para o Solo e Para o Clima. Agricultura Biológica – Livro 1. AGROBOOK. ISBN 9789899017511

GUET, G. (1993). Agriculture biologique méditerranéenne – Guide pratique à usage profissionel. Graphot, Saint-Paul-Châteaux, 520 p.

LAMPKIN, N. (1990). Organic Farming. Farming Press Books, Ipswich, 701 p.

LOPES, A. (1996). Protecção integrada em hortícolas protegidas (tomate, pimento e pepino) e de ar livre (morangueiro) MADRP, DGPC, Oeiras, 45 p.

MORENO, J.L. (1996). La materia orgánica en los agrosistemas. Ministério de Agricultura Pesca y Alimentation & Ediciones Mundi-Prensa, Madrid, 174 p.

MUSTIN, M. (1987). Le Compost – gestion de la matiére organique. Editions François, 954 p.

SOLTNER, D. (1989). Les bases de la production végetale. Collection Sciences et Tecchiques Agricoles, 17ª edicion, Angers, 468 p.

CONFEDERAÇÃO DOS AGRICULTORES DE PORTUGAL  Recomendações de bem-estar animal / Confederação dos Agricultores de Portugal. Lisboa: CAP: DGV, 2006

FRASER A. F. Farm animal behavior and welfare / A. F. Fraser. 3rd ed. London: Baillière Tindall, 1990.

Manipulations et interventions sur le bétail. Ovins et caprins. Tome 1. INRA. Ed Foucher.1987.

Manipulations et interventions sur le bétail. Bovins. Tome 2. INRA. Ed Foucher.1987.

Modo de produção biológico / Ana Soeiro…[et al.]. Lisboa: DGDRural, 2000