Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
Learn sustainable farming practices and strategies for future food production. Explore multi-disciplinary approaches to agricultural innovation.
Learn sustainable farming practices and strategies for future food production. Explore multi-disciplinary approaches to agricultural innovation.
This comprehensive course explores sustainable farming practices for the year 2050, based on the UWA Future Farm 2050 Project. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach to address critical agricultural challenges, including soil and water management, ecological cropping, livestock systems, biodiversity conservation, and rural infrastructure. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights, featuring expert perspectives and real-world applications. Students learn about innovative farming techniques, environmental conservation, and social aspects of agricultural sustainability. The curriculum emphasizes profitable yet sustainable farming methods that can meet future food production needs while preserving natural resources.
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What you'll learn
Understand best practices for sustainable farming
Master soil and water management techniques
Implement ecological cropping strategies
Develop versatile livestock management systems
Integrate biodiversity conservation in agriculture
Analyze rural infrastructure challenges
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This course includes:
3.1 Hours PreRecorded video
9 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This innovative course explores sustainable farming practices for 2050, centered around the UWA Future Farm 2050 Project. The curriculum covers essential aspects of modern agriculture, including water and soil management, ecological cropping techniques, versatile livestock systems, and biodiversity conservation. Students learn about sustainable farming methods while considering profitability and environmental impact. The course addresses various challenges in agricultural production, rural infrastructure, and community development, providing a comprehensive understanding of future farming needs.
Introduction to the Course
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Water and Soils
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Ecological Cropping
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Versatile Livestock Systems
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
Module 5 · 56 Minutes to complete
People and Infrastructure
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
CONCLUSION OF COURSE
Module 7 · 32 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Distinguished Agricultural and Environmental Economist Leading Research in Sustainable Resource Management
David Pannell serves as Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Western Australia's School of Agriculture and Environment, where he also directs the Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy. His research spans agricultural economics, environmental policy, and natural resource management, with particular focus on farming systems, land and water conservation, and farmer adoption of innovative practices. A recipient of numerous international awards, including the 2009 Eureka Prize for Interdisciplinary Research, he has published seven books and over 200 journal articles. His contributions to the field earned him recognition as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and Distinguished Fellow of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society. As an ARC Federation Fellow (2007-2012), he has significantly influenced environmental and agricultural policy through his research on sustainable resource management and economic decision-making in agriculture.
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