Learning outcomes aim at acquiring knowledge in:
- biology, physiology, genetics of the production and harmful agents and their interaction in the ecosystem
- innovative and sustainable production, conservation and transformation methods of crop and alpine short-cycle animal farming as well as their impact on the chemical-physical and sensorial qualitative characteristics of agrifood products
- innovative strategies, solutions and methods for the quantitative-qualitative improvement of agricultural production, adaptive defense against biotic and abiotic stresses via a more sustainable use of natural resources and a reduction of the impacts on environmental and human health
- new strategies and methods to introduce innovation in agrifood production and processing
- principles for sustainable agrifood production and innovative solutions for the reduction of anthropic impact of agriculture on the environment, with emphasis on risk and opportunities that rural areas may encounter
- key principles of marketing applied to the agrifood sector, with focus on innovative products, national and international markets and their evolution
- key principles of law related to agrifood production and commercialization, protection and promotion of technological innovation, including ethical principles
- machines and plants for the production, storage and transformation of agri-food products, design, selection criteria with attention to the most innovative aspects also related to sensors and automation, control systems and data analysis
At the end of the studies, graduates will be able to:
- improve crop and animal production in terms of quality and sustainability and increase the competitiveness of supply chains thanks to: the introduction of advanced techniques and technologies, the use of traditional and innovative genetic improvement tools, the implementation of advanced agronomic practices including storage and transformation in post-harvest, the use of biotechnology and biological techniques for crop defense and animal nutrition in extensive farming to improve animal welfare
- develop or optimize innovative and sustainable production processes including aspects related to production, genetic improvement, defense, engineering, agricultural economics, marketing, industrial standards and regulations
- design, introduce and independently manage and test the innovation in traditional supply chains, also considering the production of new types of food, with attention to the market demand and consumer preferences
- program, plan and conduct analyses, process collected data with advanced mathematical models and IT tools; critically interpret the results; write reports within research project and development of research proposal which aims to improve agricultural production and its sustainability