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What is agroecology and what can it do for you? Kirsty Yeates is a passionate agroecologist working towards widespread adoption of regenerative agriculture at Soils For Life. Learn more about Kirsty and her journey with agroecology in our interview here: soilsforlife.org.au/ask-an-agroecologist/
Ask an agroecologist: an interview with Kirsty Yeates - Soils For Life
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Inspired by a deep commitment towards landscapes and communities, Kirsty Yeates is a passionate agroecologist working towards widespread adoption of regenerative agriculture at Soils For Life.Have you seen our new website? Access our case studies and knowledge hub resources here: soilsforlife.org.au/ 🌱
"Students’ knowledge needs to be across the many ways to practise agriculture. These range from organic and regenerative agricultural practices, focused on replicating natural processes, through to technology-driven precision farming and the emerging trend of using locally sourced inputs in circular farming systems."
Did you learn about regenerative landscape management as part of your ag studies?
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The future of agriculture: why unis must prepare students to secure both our food and our planet
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Despite the many jobs on offer, agriculture courses are struggling to attract students. A visionary curriculum is needed that is as exciting, diverse and challenging as the sector itself is becoming.
Hear Ian and Di Haggerty from the WA Wheatbelt explain the ideas behind 'Natural Intelligence Farming'.
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Two weeks left to enter the Rangelands Living Skin Artwork competition!
The Rangeland Living Skin project is a collaboration between scientists, farming families and other stakeholders to demonstrate improved productivity in the NSW rangelands. The project will focus on soil, plants, animals and people as the living skin of the rangelands.
Open to all Western LLS Region primary school students, the Rangeland Living Skin artwork competition allows students to design a logo that shows how important our soil is for our plants, animals and communities. There are amazing prizes to be one, including a soil kit for each winner’s school.
Don’t wait to get your entry in! For more information, including how you can enter, closing dates and the prizes to be won, go to: soilsforlife.org.au/rangeland-artwork
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