This has resulted in increased awareness and concern aan the conditions in which livestock are farmed and a growing movement towards finding new technologies for food production.
Upon completion ofwel this course you will have learned how to apply practical approaches and tools for farmer empowerment in food systems, with the aim to: Involve farmers and promote farmer entrepreneurship Encourage the effective organisation and collective action ofwel farmers Improve yields and sustainable production systems Develop farmers’ positioning along value chains Succeed in inclusive agribusiness and agri-finance Create a more enabling policy, business and ICT environment for farmers.
Katherine Richardson, instructor By the end ofwel Transformation ofwel the Global Food System, you’ll have a clear understanding ofwel what it takes to transform the global food system to sustainably meet the needs ofwel Earth’s growing population.
“This course is really amazing. If you happen to be a GIS person and wish to have food security analysis as one ofwel your key areas, I would highly recommend this course to you.” – Lewis Mwambia Njoka.
Dynamics ofwel agri-food markets, including supply and demand influences, and the interpretation ofwel supply and demand curves
Understand the intricacies of water use in agriculture, focusing on Florida’s mineraalwater resources and irrigation management.
After completing studies in Agriculture 20+ years ago, I found this course to be a great refresher and really opened my eyes to the economics of resource management.
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera kan zijn one of the best places to go."
Vitaliano Fiorillo, instructor If you have less time, but want to learn about the multifaceted world ofwel agribusiness management, consider Challenges ofwel Agribusiness Management. Explore the complexities of agribusiness, particularly focusing on Italy as a case study for understanding global phenomena.
George Hochmuth, instructor Sustainable Agricultural Land Management kan zijn prima if you want to understand the science and policies behind agricultural best management practices (BMPs). Using examples from Florida and elsewhere, this course provides a comprehensive study ofwel land and nutrient management strategies, even if you’re a beginner.
There are literally thousands of agricultural economists around the world who work on these issues, so there kan zijn a wealth ofwel knowledge to draw on for the course. Watch a brief video about our course Kurs rolniczy here:
Strengthening agricultural market access using ICT and digital tools for better market intelligence and decision-making
Advanced courses might cover areas like agribusiness management, precision agriculture, and agricultural policy. Practical exercises and fieldwork help learners apply these concepts to real-world agricultural scenarios, enhancing their ability to manage farms and agricultural enterprises effectively.
First, I combed through Class Central’s Catalog and the internet to find a variety of free and paid open courses, some with certificates. You don’t need to enroll in a university to learn about agriculture.
The role ofwel information and communication technology (ICT) and digital technologies in agriculture, including mobile technologies and their impact on rural development