Everyone agrees we need to slash global greenhouse emissions. But how do we actually achieve that? Politicians can set targets and consumers can try

The fascinating story begins with the tsunami and Rory's sudden involvement with the relief

AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPERATIVE
by J Pratley and A Robertson

The role of agriculture and its impact on Australia’s relatively fragile environment is a continuing source of unresolved concern. In the past, agricultural producers and the environmental

This essential reference provides an introduction to the remarkable soils and landscapes

Peter Andrew's was the subject of a two-part Australian Story in 2005, 'Of Drought and Flooding

Ever controversial, Peter Andrews, described as a prophet in his own land, once again challenges farmers,

Edited by Ted Lefoy, Kay Bailey, Greg Unwin, Troy Norton

A growing body of evidence shows that agricultural landscapes can be managed not only to produce crops but also to support biodiversity and

This comprehensive work examines the fundamentals required for reclaimed water schemes to deliver sustainable farming operations that achieve the yield and quality of produce necessary for acceptance in the

Natural Farming explores the consequences in the soil of applications of superphosphate and other artificial fertilisers over decades, and explaions soil chemistry in terms that every farmer can understand. It describes

Salvage logging—removing trees from a forested area in the wake of a catastrophic event such

There are more small farms in Australia than there are large, and this trend continues as an increasing number of larger farms are subdivided into smaller parcels. A growing demand for lifestyle

The technological revolution in farming practices has allowed us to clear and cultivate more land, grow plants and animals faster, and kill a greater variety of pests

The coming crisis in the world food industry.

Why the future of food production poses more of a threat than international terrorism and climate change.

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