Sustainability in Agriculture has become increasingly important over recent times. It is no longer sufficient to just be productive and the cost of production is no longer just thought of in terms of money. The environmental resources of a farm as well as the financial must not deteriorate if a farm is to continue to exist into the future.
This course was developed by our principal, John Mason author of the best selling book "Sustainable Agriculture 2nd ed." published by Landlinks Press (CSIRO) in response to the growing demand for quality education in sustainability.
Lessons focus on soils, water, land care, weed control, tree management, pest and diseases, fire, financial sustainability, broad management strategies and enterprise selection and management (plants and animals).
There are 8 lessons in this course:
- Introduction
- Soils
- Water
- Land care
- Financial Sustainability
- Broad Management Strategies
- Enterprise Selection & Management: Plants
- Enterprise Selection & Management: Animals
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.