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The project aims to design sustainable livestock systems that enhance biodiversity through student collaboration.

February 9, 2026Open Access

Designing and evaluating livestock farming systems that promote biodiversity: example of a student project

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The project aims to design sustainable livestock systems that enhance biodiversity through student collaboration.
Conducted a 24-hour pedagogical project involving agronomy engineering and animal production students.
Students modeled livestock systems using LEGO® to visualize and assess different scenarios.
Developed a multi-criteria assessment grid to evaluate multiple farming scenarios.
The proposed scenarios demonstrated a stronger connection between society and biodiversity.
Student feedback emphasized the successes of project-based learning in agricultural education.

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The article presents a project carried out at Institut Agro Rennes Angers for agronomy engineering students and second-year master's students specialising in animal production. The 24-hour pedagogical framework aimed at designing resilient and acceptable livestock systems that promote biodiversity. The objective was to develop skills in systemic analysis and multi-criteria assessment through collaborative work. The students used LEGO® to model livestock systems and evaluate transformation scenarios for a mixed farming operation in the Rennes region. Two scenarios were proposed and assessed using a grid created by the students. The results show that the scenarios strengthen the connection between society and biodiversity. Feedback from teachers highlights the importance of project-based learning and the need to adapt teaching to students' profiles.

Designing and evaluating livestock farming systems that promote biodiversity: example of a student project

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