Unit of Study AGRC1003 Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture (2024)

Unit description

Introduces agricultural concepts, including farming systems as part of the landscape in a geographic, climatic and human context. A long history of agriculture is explored, including first nations agriculture. Challenges of contemporary farming are discussed, with a focus on sustainability challenges of feeding and clothing our growing population. The concepts of regenerative agriculture and complex socio-ecological phenomena are introduced.

Unit content

1. A long history of farming and traditional agricultural systems
2. Influence of climate, soils and topography on farming landscapes
3. The social and economic context of farming systems
4. Challenges in contemporary farming systems, including cropping, horticulture and livestock
5. Complex adaptive socio-ecological systems in food production, including farmer decision-making
6. Holism: ecology, agriculture and the regenerative agriculture movement.