To provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of energy and its sustainability in agrifood systems.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

CLO1. Explain the value of sustainable energy in agrifood systems.

CLO2. Evaluate the economic and environmental impact of different energy systems in agrifood systems.

CLO3. Use sustainable sources of energy in agri-food systems.

CLO4. Innovate sustainable energy sources from locally available resources within agrifood systems.

Introduction to Sustainable Energy: Concept of sustainable energy and its importance in agriculture, the environmental, social, and economic benefits of adopting sustainable energy practices.

Energy Sources in Agriculture: Renewable energy sources; Solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, geothermal; Non-renewable energy sources; Fossil fuels and their limitations; Comparison of different energy sources in terms of availability, cost, and environmental impact.

Energy Efficiency in agricultural systems: Importance of energy efficiency; Techniques for improving energy efficiency in farming practices; Case studies on successful energy efficiency.

Sources of energy: Solar Energy Applications in Agriculture; Economic and environmental benefits of solar energy; Wind Energy Applications: Considerations for siting wind turbines in agricultural landscapes; Challenges and opportunities in integrating wind energy into agricultural systems.

Biomass Energy: Biomass sources for energy production (crop residues, animal waste, dedicated energy crops);

Bioenergy technologies: Biogas production, anaerobic digestion, biomass combustion; Environmental implications and sustainability considerations of biomass energy; Geothermal Energy in Agriculture, Geothermal heating and cooling systems, Case studies of geothermal applications in agriculture.

Technological Innovations: Emerging technologies in sustainable energy and their potential applications in agriculture.

Leading Organizational Communication: Controlling and Managing Rumors; Dealing and Managing Office Conflicts; Responding to Key Political Behaviour; Types of Grapevine Chain;

Case Studies and Practical Exercises: Analysis of on-farm sustainable energy projects in agriculture; Field visits to farms or renewable energy installations; Practical exercises in designing energy-efficient farming systems.

Group Projects and Presentations:Design Collaborative projects exploring sustainable energy solutions for specific agricultural contexts; Making presentations on the economic viability and environmental impact of different energy options.