1. INTRODUCTION
Reforming the Common Agricultural Policy
2. THE BENEFITS OF THE CAP
3. THE NEW CAP
4. CAP REFORM AND THE NEW MODEL OF AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY
GLOSSARY
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
1. INTRODUCTION
2. WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE?
What is Sustainable Agriculture? A Whole-Farm Approach to Sustainability
3. PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
4. WHY SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE?
5. WHICH ARE THE METHODS OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE?
6. OBJECTIVES
GLOSSARY
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
LINKS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
1. INTRODUCTION
2. WATER IN AGRICULTURE
3. NATURAL RETENTION AND RESTORATION OF WATERCOURSES AS WAYS TO FACE DROUGHT
4. WATER MELIORATION
5. IRRIGATION
Irrigation and Water Management
6. LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
7. PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES IN AGRICULTURE - SUMMARY
8. GOOD PRACTICES
GLOSSARY
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
CREDITS TO FIGURES
1. WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE WEED MANAGEMENT
2. ADVANTAGES OF HOEING AND WEEDING
3. METHODS OF SUSTAINABLE WEED MANAGEMENT
Strategies for Successful and Sustainable Weed Management
4. WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE PEST MANAGEMENT
5. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
6. DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
7. PLANT PROTECTION
8. BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
GLOSSARY
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
LINKS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
1. WHAT IS AGRICULTURE 4.0
2. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
3. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR FIELD MANAGEMENT
4. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR FARM MANAGEMENT
The Futuristic Farms That Will Feed the World
GLOSSARY
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
ABBREVIATIONS
1. WHAT IS DATA AND WHY THEY ARE ESSENTIAL FOR FARMERS
2. DATA SOURCES AND HOW DATA IS COLLECTED
3. DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALISATION
4. USING AND EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF DATA
Using Technology & Data to Drive Sustainable Agriculture
GLOSSARY
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
OPEN QUESTIONS
LINKS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
Certificates of completion will be awarded to learners who have successfully completed all course activities. The certificates will act as evidence of professional development and skills acquisition; they do not represent an official degree.
You can go at your own pace! Within any week of the course, you can look at the materials and take assessments whenever you have time available, regardless of your time zone. The course is completely online and you can access course materials and resources anytime via the web or your mobile device.
Whereas the course has a modular structure allowing learners to choose the modules and lessons that better address their needs and interests, it is highly recommended that learners take the course in order as each lesson builds upon the previous.
The AGRISMART MOOC is a self-guided course. Nonetheless, you can address your questions and queries regarding learning materials to the project staff at the following emails: [email protected]
No: 2020-1-IT01-KA202-008399
