Richard Skiba
This book provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable agriculture practices and strategies aimed at improving land use, implementing renewable energy and recycling systems, managing climate risks, developing workplace policies for sustainability, and applying effective agribusiness management practices.Part 1 introduces various approaches to sustainable agriculture, including organic farming, agroforestry, precision agriculture, vertical farming, integrated pest management, soil conservation, and community-supported agriculture. It discusses the challenges and future directions in sustainable agriculture and farm management.Part 2 focuses on developing and implementing sustainable land use strategies. It covers assessing requirements for improved land use, carrying out structural improvements to address threats to sustainability, and treating areas of land degradation.Part 3 delves into developing sustainable agricultural practices that utilize renewable energy and recycling systems. It includes identifying opportunities to use renewable energy, developing strategies to use renewable energy, and implementing these strategies.Part 4 addresses developing climate risk management strategies, reviewing climate and enterprise data, identifying and analysing climate risks and opportunities, and preparing climate risk management strategies.Part 5 deals with developing workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability, including the development, communication, implementation, and review of workplace environment and sustainability policies.Part 6 focuses on applying agribusiness management practices, such as developing and reviewing a business plan, developing a farm plan, planning and monitoring production processes, selecting and using agricultural technology, monitoring and managing soils for production, and monitoring and reviewing business performance.Overall, this book is beneficial for farmers, agricultural professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students interested in sustainable agriculture, land management, renewable energy integration, climate risk management, and agribusiness management. It provides practical insights, strategies, and guidelines for implementing sustainable practices in agricultural operations.
