Sustainable Farming and the Environment

For Agricultural Engineering students, to equip them with the relevant knowledge, skills and competences to use environmentally- friendly and sustainable farming methods in compliance with relevant EU and national legislation.

1. Assess appropriate indicators for sustainable farming

2. Apply methods in identifying, analysing and utilizing farm resources in a sustainable way.

3. Appraise requirements for compliance in respect of EU legislation relating to the environment.

4. Evaluate policies and strategies for reducing the greenhouse impact of agriculture.

5. Create an environmental resource audit and an integrated pest management plan (IPM) for a given farm situation.