Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture

You’ll get a grounding in sustainable agricultural production and food systems when you study our Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture.

This course aims to build skills to balance natural resources, human, and economic factors in agriculture. The course extends knowledge on agricultural production and food systems, climate change impacts, ecologically sustainable development, and water policy and management.

The certificate is aimed at those interested in a career in sustainable agriculture who want to further their opportunities to move into leadership roles with a postgraduate qualification that meets vocational and professional requirements.

The course focuses on environmental and economic sustainability to ensure the future of our primary industries and the continued health of natural resources. It draws from the fields of agriculture, ecology, environmental science, sociology, and economics to deliver a holistic overview of sustainable agricultural systems.

The certificate covers systems from regenerative, organic, and urban agriculture to controlled environment agriculture, intensive livestock production, and sustainable intensification.

Studying this course will provide a thorough understanding of science and policy issues surrounding global climate change, focusing on agricultural impacts.

Related SDG

  • 12. Responsible consumption and production

Priority area

  • Economic impact
  • Environmental impact

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