Agriculture is the world’s biggest employer. It keeps food on our plates. It’s also responsible for between 11-30% of global emissions and a third of food wastage. So what can be done about this? Join Oliver Knight in this pathway, as he breaks down exactly what agriculture is, the importance of soil, how to achieve sustainable agriculture and some of the challenges we expect to arise from this.
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5 video modules • 39 minutes
“However much food we produce, we always seem to want more.” This quote by economist Thomas Robert Malthus sets the scene for this introductory video on agriculture. Watch Oliver Knight as he guides us on what agriculture is, the context of agriculture and its main drivers.
Oliver Knight • 08:46
It was said that food production could never keep up with human demand. For a while, we’ve managed to prove that wrong. But what have the effects of mechanisation and artificial fertilisers had on soil and nutrition? Join Oliver Knight as he guides us through these pressing issues.
Oliver Knight • 11:44
Farmers have to manage multiple objectives, with environmental management now being added to the mix as a priority. Join Oliver Knight as he explores state legislation and supranational sustainable farming incentives.
Oliver Knight • 05:31
Let’s talk about solutions. Join Oliver Knight as he walks us through how successful sustainable farming can be achieved - using modern techniques as well as traditional practices.
Oliver Knight • 07:32
We now know how to transition to sustainable farming and agricultural practices. But what are the pitfalls we should avoid? Oliver Knight is here with the answers in the final video of this pathway.
Oliver Knight • 05:36