Sustainability in Agriculture and Food Sector within the EU Green Deal Adaptation Process
(17 Days / 44 Hours)
Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Agriculture
Modular Training Programs
Day 1: Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Climate Agreement, EU Green Deal and Sectoral Impacts (2 hours/20:00-22:00)
Content:
-Process of bringing sustainability to the global agenda
-Content of sustainable development goals and indicators
-Developments worldwide regarding climate crisis and adaptation, agreements, provisions, EU Green Deal and its components, carbon border adjustment mechanism and sectoral impacts
Day 2: Agriculture and Food Sector Sustainability Worldwide and in Turkey (2 hours/20:00-22:00)
Content:
-Concepts, principles, and goals of sustainable agriculture
-Examples of sustainable agriculture applications
Day 3: Agriculture and Food Sustainability Worldwide and in Turkey
Content:
-Global development and examples of sustainable agriculture
-Development and examples of sustainable agriculture in Turkey
Day 4: Sustainability in Crop Production (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
-This module will be evaluated under two main headings: Horticultural Crops and Field Crops.
Horticultural Crops
-Importance of horticultural crops (vegetables and fruits) in human nutrition
-Possible impacts of climate change on horticultural crop production
-Correct and efficient use of agricultural inputs in horticulture
-Conservation of genetic resources in horticultural crops
Day 5: Sustainability in Crop Production (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
Horticultural Crops
-Cultural practices for sustainable production
-Improving quality, productivity, and sustainability of fruits and vegetables
-Value chain in sustainable horticultural production (pre-harvest, harvest, post-harvest practices)
Day 6: Sustainability in Crop Production (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
Field Crops
-Importance of field crops for human and animal nutrition
-Possible effects of climate change on field crop production
-Correct and efficient use of agricultural inputs and conservation of natural resources in field crops
-Ways to improve product quality and yield and ensure sustainability
-Importance and usage areas of medicinal and aromatic plants
-Impact of climate change on production and quality of medicinal and aromatic plants
-Harvesting from nature and sustainability
-Principles of sustainable cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants
Day 7: Sustainability in Crop Production (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
Field Crops
-Importance and usage of medicinal and aromatic plants
-Impact of climate change on production and quality
-Harvesting from nature and sustainability
-Principles of sustainable cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants
Day 8: Sustainability in Animal Production (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
-Importance of farm animals in nutrition
-Role of intensive and extensive farming systems in future animal production
-Effects of climate change on animal production and adaptation strategies
-Animal production and carbon footprint
Day 9: Sustainability in Animal Production (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
-Integration of livestock activities into environment and society (biodiversity and ecosystem conservation)
-Animal welfare and biosecurity
-Socio-economic aspects (job opportunities, traditional products, viable markets)
-Animal-based foods, sustainability, and responsible consumption
-Shaping the future of livestock
Day 10: Sustainable Food Production Systems (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
-Concept of sustainable food production
-Food safety, security, and quality
-Sustainability in food supply chains
-Developing global and applicable approaches to combat climate change
-Food waste management process
Day 11: Sustainable Soil Management (2 hours/20:00-22:00)
Content:
-Definitions and concepts related to sustainable soil management, soil health and importance
-UN Sustainable Development Goals and soil
-Principles of sustainable soil management
-Challenges in achieving sustainable soil management
Day 12: Sustainable Soil Management (2 hours/20:00-22:00)
Content:
-Establishment and importance of soil information systems
-Soil education for integrated soil management
-Investment in sustainable soil management and inclusive policy governance
-Agro-approaches promoting sustainable soil management
-Efficient fertilizer use in sustainable agriculture
Day 13: Irrigation Scheduling and Water-Saving Irrigation Methods (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
-Planned irrigation timing in sustainable agriculture
-Deficit irrigation in sustainable agriculture
-Efficient irrigation methods
Day 14: Sustainable Pest Management in Agriculture (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
-Sustainable pest management
Day 15: Sustainable Disease and Weed Management in Agriculture (3 hours/19:30-22:30)
Content:
-Sustainable disease management
-Sustainable weed management
Day 16: Planning and Financial Challenges in Sustainable Farming Systems (2 hours/20:00-22:00)
Content:
-Importance of planning at national level
-Planning requirements at enterprise level
-Relationship between sustainable farming systems and planning
-Financial needs of sustainable farming systems
-Tools to address financial needs
Day 17: Ecological-Based Planning for Sustainable Landscapes (2 hours/20:00-22:00)
Content:
-Explanation of landscape, urban and rural areas, ecology, landscape ecology, ecosystem, etc., in relation to sustainability
-Definition of planning hierarchy, landscape planning, ecological planning, ecological-based planning in landscapes, landscape inventory, and landscape elements
-Issues arising from climate change and pressures due to intensive land use
-Discussion of solutions for sustainable urban and rural landscapes through ecological-based planning