Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably

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Course overview

Provider
Futurelearn
Course type
Free trial availiable
Deadline
Flexible
Duration
3 hours
Course author
Simona Grasso

Description

Gain an understanding of sustainable food production and the challenges that farmers face to offer a sustainable food supply.
Build your knowledge of the processes used by farmers and food producers

Please note this course runs without facilitation

Have you ever wondered what makes food sustainable?

On this course, you’ll gain a better understanding of where our food comes from, how it’s produced, and the associated environmental, social and sustainability challenges for EU farmers.

As well as horticulture and arable farming, you’ll explore meat, dairy, and egg production, as you examine different farming systems. You’ll also learn about the innovative technologies available to farmers to boost sustainability so that you can better understand farming challenges, and how farming relates to your food purchases.

Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably
  • English language

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