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Unit of Study AGRC3005 - Perspectives and Approaches in Agriculture (2026)

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Unit description

This unit will explore how agricultural producers drive environmental and social stewardship both on and off the farm, the systems supporting these efforts, and the critical role of extension in advancing sustainable farming practices.

Unit content

Module 1: Enviromental impacts of farming practices

Module 2: Social impacts of farming practices

Module 3: Farming approaches to improve environmental impacts – conventional agriculture

Module 4: Farming approaches to improve environmental impacts – non-traditional agriculture

Module 5: Systems and accreditation to promote good practice

Module 6: Supporting adoption of new practices

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Lismore
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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe both on-farm and off-farm environmental and social impacts of farming

evaluate a range of farming strategies for improved social and environmental impacts

explain the role of accreditation systems and industry standards in improving social and environmental outcomes and providing access to markets

analyse a range of methods for supporting practice change.

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