Training Placement

Base Knowledge

Knowledge that allowed access to higher education in the area of ​​agricultural sciences.

Teaching Methodologies

Active participation in tasks related to the future professional activity. Integration in diverse work teams, farm, laboratory, workshops, field experiments or research work. Bibliographic research and analysis of publications on the contents of the Unit.

 

Learning Results

Perform basic techniques related to agricultural and livestock production, preferably in organic production mode, within the scope of activities carried out on the farm, experimental fields, workshops or laboratories, of ESAC.

 

Program

1- Arable crops, orchads, horticultures, edible or medicinal plants and vineyards. 2- Pastures,  feed and forage processing. 2- Poultry, cattle, goats, horses, rabits, sheep and pig production. 3- Composting, waste and effluent management. 4- Other activities that support agricultural production.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Contínua
  • - Participação nas aulas - 35.0%
  • - Apreciação do trabalho executado - 65.0%

Internship(s)

SIM

Bibliography

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

Paajanen, T. (2011). ” Complete Guide to Organic Livestock Farming.” Atlantic Publishing. Ocala Florida, USA ISBN 978 1 60138 381 5