Cultivate the future of the agricultural sector through the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture

Charles Sturt University has collaborated with agriculture industry partners to develop a suite of new postgraduate courses that will bolster the sector to become a $100-billion industry by 2030.

One such course is the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture. Course director with the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences Matt Hunt said graduates will be well positioned to provide leadership in policy, research and strategic management in a wide range of roles.

“Students will learn from experts in diverse agriculture disciplines who are developing sustainable strategies to combat pests, delving into geospatial research, and championing new technologies to improve farming and operational practices,” Mr Hunt said.

“These new subjects will allow our future graduates to gain experience in adopting to climate change, improving food security and reaching Sustainable Development Goals, all important skills and assets in the changing industry.”