Об этом курсе: 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.
Для кого этот курс: This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about how we are going to feed 50% more people without destroying the planet.
Автор: University of Western Australia
Преподаватели: Graeme Martin, Professor
School of Agriculture and Environment
| Уровень | Начинающий |
| Выполнение | 7 weeks of study, 1-2 hours per week |
| Язык | Английский |
| Требования к аппаратным средствам | Nil |
| Как пройти курс | Чтобы пройти курс, выполните все оцениваемые задания. |
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Introduction to the Course
Welcome to "Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050". In this first week you'll be introduced to the UWA Future Farm 2050 Project, an initiative by UWA in agricultural R&D and regional engagement. The project is centred on agriculture but you'll discover that feeding the world needs a mutli-disciplinary approach, and there are a wide range of issues confronting the agricultural industry which must be addressed if we are to cope with population projections for 2050.
3 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: 360 Farm Tour
- Видео: Introduction to Ridgefield Farm Manager - Mr Steven Wainewright
- Reading: The 'UWA Future Farm 2050' Project - testing multidisciplinary options for future food production systems
Оцениваемый: Introduction to Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Water and Soils
Welcome to the second week of "Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050". This week you will gain an understanding into the importance of soil and water and its careful management.
4 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Asst/Professor Matthias Leopold: Soils
- Видео: Interview with Emeritus Professor Lynette Abbott
- Reading: Optional Readings: Soil
- Видео: Dr Matt Hipsey: Water
- Reading: Optional Readings: Water
Оцениваемый: Week 2: Soils
Оцениваемый: Week 2: Water
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
Ecological Cropping
Welcome to Week 3 of "Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050". This week you'll be introduced to Ecological Cropping, and more specifically weed management and plant breeding. Effective weed management strategies, in a changing environment with increasing resistance to herbicides, has become increasingly important for crop management. In addition to these management strategies, successful cropping also depends on high yielding varieties, tolerant to a changing environment.
6 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Professor Stephen Powles: Cropping and Weed Management
- Видео: Interview with Dr Ken Flower
- Видео: Interview with Wheatbelt Farmer Shauna Stone
- Видео: Professor Wallace Cowling: Plant Breeding
- Видео: 360 Wheat Crop Harvest
- Reading: Optional Readings: Ecological Cropping
Оцениваемый: Week 2: Ecological Cropping
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Versatile Livestock Systems
Welcome to Week 4 of "Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050". This week you'll be introduced to Versatile Livestock Systems. You'll learn about the about the principles of "Clean, Green and Ethical" livestock management. This is the driving livestock management principle of the Future Farm 2050 Project. You'll also understand the risks associated with livestock production in drylands, working towards versatile systems and managing the relationship between animals and the environment.
2 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Professor Philip Vercoe: Versatile Livestock Systems
- Reading: Optional Readings: Versatile Livestock Systems
Оцениваемый: Versatile Livestock Systems
НЕДЕЛЯ 5
Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
Welcome to Week 5 of "Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050". This week you'll be introduced to Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture. You will learn about biodiversity hotpots, the impacts of clearing land for agriculture and our reliance of healthy ecosystems (ecosystems services) for survival. You will also learn about site and re vegetation planning and the integration of biodiversity into farming systems.
2 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Ms Anne Smith: Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
- Reading: Optional Reading: Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
Оцениваемый: Conservation of Biodiversity in Agriculture
НЕДЕЛЯ 6
People and Infrastructure
Welcome to Week 6 of "Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050". This week you'll be introduced to the importance of People and Infrastructure for sustainable agriculture. People in regional areas face many different challenges to those residing in urban areas. The changing environment has further increased these challenges. In addition, infrastructure in regional areas is expensive to build and often not "Fit for Purpose"
4 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Welcome to Country with Noongar Elder Gary Bennell
- Видео: Dr Susan Bailey: People
- Reading: Optional Reading: People
- Видео: Mr Patrick Beale: Rural Infrastructure
- Reading: Optional Reading: Infrastructure
Оцениваемый: 6. People
Оцениваемый: 6. Infrastructure
НЕДЕЛЯ 7
CONCLUSION OF COURSE
Congratulations! You've reached the end of "Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050"
1 видео
Оцениваемый: Final Assessment
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University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) was established in 1911 and continues to set the standard for other West Australian universities. Staff, students and graduates from the University have been recognised at state, national and international levels, and UWA continues to confirm its standing as one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities. UWA's leaders and researchers work in partnership with three domestic and international networks, the Group of Eight, Matariki and the Worldwide Universities Network.
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Localised context but with very good set of "in principle" lessons that can be extrapolated to other environments with a little effort. Great to the
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very interesting and practical course. strongly recomend to all farmers and people who deal with agriculture and climate change
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This is an excellent course. I highly recommend. I have improved my knowledge of agriculture and farming in this course. I have worked in my family agribusiness more than 20 years. We used shrubs to feed our cattle and sheep in winter times when we had dry summers. I am a senior agrifood consultant and I will use this valuable information in my agrifood consulting business (www.agrofoodconsulting.com) . Thank you, Prof. Graeme Martin, his colleagues and University of Western Australia.