Training and learning needs for MSc programs in Sustainable agriculture
Proceedings of the European Conference on Agricultural Engineering, AgEng2021, Evora, Portugal
; 2021.
Article
in English
| CAB Abstracts | ID: covidwho-1918779
ABSTRACT
Sustainable agriculture is urgently needed to promote conservation and sustainable resources use in an equitable manner through integrated management of land, water, energy and biodiversity. In this way, education in agriculture emerges as a crucial tool for preparing agricultural technicians, researchers and farmers for productive contributions. Higher education institutions arise with an important mission of education in the context of social transformation and to integrate sustainable development into the educational system as a scientific subject. The aim of this study was to identify the training and learning needs to be included in a MSc program in sustainable agriculture. It was based on a questionnaire prepared and distributed to academics' experts in Agrarian Sciences in Greece, Italy and Portugal. Technologies, legislation, management and business, local community leadership and marketing were the training needs considered very important expertise's in sustainable agriculture. Traditional face-to-face learning, experienced farmers as mentors and knowledge sharing mechanisms were rated as very applicable and important. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, online learning methods, which were not considered suitable for a MSc program in sustainable agriculture, became important by providing online education. Information and communication technology and technological tools showed to be important skills for sustainable agricultural practices to effectively implement online learning and to improve the efficient access, exposure and use of up-to-date information of the agricultural sector and awareness of sustainable agricultural practices.
Agricultural Economics [EE110]; Biological Resources (General) [PP700]; Communication and Mass Media [UU360]; Education and Training [CC100]; Energy [PP100]; Agencies and Organizations [DD100]; Education, Extension, Information and Training (General) [CC000]; Laws and Regulations [DD500]; Marketing and Distribution [EE700]; agricultural sector; alternative farming; communication; conservation; education; farmers; higher education; information; institutions; leadership; learning; legislation; marketing; resources; skills; sustainability; training; Greece; Italy; Portugal; Balkans; Southern Europe; Europe; European Union Countries; high income countries; Mediterranean Region; OECD Countries; very high Human Development Index countries; Community of Portuguese Language Countries
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English
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Proceedings of the European Conference on Agricultural Engineering, AgEng2021, Evora, Portugal
Year:
2021
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