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Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by University of Western Australia
  • Offered by

About

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. Although this course is based on agriculture, it's not only about farming. It is a multi-disciplinary course that addresses a wide range of issues confronting the industry, including rural communities, rural infrastructure and conservation of biodiversity in agriculture. By completing this course you will understand that feeding and clothing the planet requires a multi-disciplinary approach and upon completion you will be able to explain best practices of sustainable farming and apply them in new contexts.

Modules

1. Introduction to the Course

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Introduction to Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050

3 Videos

  • 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

1 Readings

  • The 'UWA Future Farm 2050' Project - testing multidisciplinary options for future food production systems

2. Water and Soils

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Week 2: Soils
  • Week 2: Water

4 Videos

  • Professor Graeme Martin - Introduction to Water and Soils
  • Asst/Professor Matthias Leopold: Soils
  • Interview with Emeritus Professor Lynette Abbott
  • Dr Matt Hipsey: Water

2 Readings

  • Optional Readings: Soil
  • Optional Readings: Water

3. Ecological Cropping

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2: Ecological Cropping

6 Videos

  • 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

1 Readings

  • Optional Readings: Ecological Cropping

4. Versatile Livestock Systems

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Versatile Livestock Systems

2 Videos

  • Professor Graeme Martin - Introduction to Versatile Livestock Systems
  • Professor Philip Vercoe: Versatile Livestock Systems

1 Readings

  • Optional Readings: Versatile Livestock Systems

5. Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture

2 Videos

  • Professor Graeme Martin: Introduction to Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
  • Ms Anne Smith: Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture

1 Readings

  • Optional Reading: Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture

6. People and Infrastructure

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • 6. People
  • 6. Infrastructure

4 Videos

  • 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

2 Readings

  • Optional Reading: People
  • Optional Reading: Infrastructure

7. Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Assessment

1 Videos

  • Professor Graeme Martin - Conclusion of Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050

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Explore sustainable farming practices with "Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050." This foundational course by Coursera focuses on agriculture, rural communities, and biodiversity conservation. Led by experts from UWA, it integrates multi-disciplinary strategies for profitable and sustainable farming. With a duration of 540 minutes, it offers Starter and Professional subscription options, ideal for those passionate about science, engineering, and sustainable agriculture.

Graeme Martin
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Graeme Martin