Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
- 4.6
-
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
Approx. 9 hours to complete
Course Summary
Learn about sustainable farming practices that can help feed the world in 2050. This course covers innovative techniques and technologies that can improve crop yields while reducing environmental impact.Key Learning Points
- Discover the benefits of regenerative agriculture for soil health and biodiversity
- Learn about precision farming techniques that can increase crop yields and reduce waste
- Explore the use of alternative protein sources and vertical farming for sustainable food production
Related Topics for further study
- Sustainable agriculture
- Regenerative farming
- Precision farming
- Alternative protein sources
- Vertical farming
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of sustainable farming and their importance for global food security
- Learn about innovative techniques and technologies to improve crop yields and reduce environmental impact
- Develop strategies for implementing sustainable farming practices in your own context
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of agriculture and food systems
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
- Regenerative Agriculture
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Vandana Shiva
- Wes Jackson
Related Books
Description
The Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050 Course is based on a clear vision: imagine best practice farming for 2050, start to implement these strategies now, all the while making sure it will still be profitable. At UWA we're doing just that with the Future Farm 2050 Project, set on a mixed-enterprise farm in Western Australia and we want you to learn how it can be done in your part of the world.
Outline
- Introduction to the Course
- Professor Graeme Martin - Welcome to the Course and Introduction to Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
- 360 Farm Tour
- Introduction to Ridgefield Farm Manager - Mr Steven Wainewright
- The 'UWA Future Farm 2050' Project - testing multidisciplinary options for future food production systems
- Introduction to Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
- Water and Soils
- Professor Graeme Martin - Introduction to Water and Soils
- Asst/Professor Matthias Leopold: Soils
- Interview with Emeritus Professor Lynette Abbott
- Dr Matt Hipsey: Water
- Optional Readings: Soil
- Optional Readings: Water
- Week 2: Soils
- Week 2: Water
- Ecological Cropping
- Professor Graeme Martin - Introduction to Ecological Cropping
- Professor Stephen Powles: Cropping and Weed Management
- Interview with Dr Ken Flower
- Interview with Wheatbelt Farmer Shauna Stone
- Professor Wallace Cowling: Plant Breeding
- 360 Wheat Crop Harvest
- Optional Readings: Ecological Cropping
- Week 2: Ecological Cropping
- Versatile Livestock Systems
- Professor Graeme Martin - Introduction to Versatile Livestock Systems
- Professor Philip Vercoe: Versatile Livestock Systems
- Optional Readings: Versatile Livestock Systems
- Versatile Livestock Systems
- Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
- Professor Graeme Martin: Introduction to Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
- Ms Anne Smith: Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
- Optional Reading: Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
- Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
- People and Infrastructure
- Professor Graeme Martin: Introduction to People and Infrastructure
- Welcome to Country with Noongar Elder Gary Bennell
- Dr Susan Bailey: People
- Mr Patrick Beale: Rural Infrastructure
- Optional Reading: People
- Optional Reading: Infrastructure
- 6. People
- 6. Infrastructure
- CONCLUSION OF COURSE
- Professor Graeme Martin - Conclusion of Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
- Final Assessment
Graeme Martin
4.6 Raiting
Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
- 4.6
-
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
Although this course is based on agriculture, it's not only about farming. By completing this course you will understand that feeding and clothing the planet requires a multi-disciplinary approach...
