New to the Library Natural Asset Farming
Natural Asset Farming is a new book released by CSIRO which emerges from the work of the Sustainable Farms project at the Australian National University.
Natural Asset Farming: Creating Productive and Biodiverse Farms draws on more than 20 years of detailed ecological studies. It also includes more recent studies into mental health and farm productivity. It shows why protecting and enhancing natural assets can be a fantastic investment for a farm. Therefore, delivering biodiversity, productivity and well-being benefits.
- Includes insights and experience from farmers who have undertaken natural asset management actions
- Explores the science of managing natural assets on farms
- Provides principles on how to manage natural assets on farms
- Includes images that show the key features of an enhanced natural asset
Summary:
Farm dams, creeklines, vegetation and rocky outcrops are natural assets that are essential for healthy, sustainable farms. Protecting and enhancing these elements of natural capital on farms not only supports biodiversity, but also contributes to farm productivity. It also contributes to the well-being of farmers and farming communities.
Natural Asset Farming: Creating Productive and Biodiverse Farms reveals seven key natural assets and why they are so valuable for biodiversity and productivity on farms. This book draws on two decades of long-term ecological monitoring and knowledge exchange with farmers, Landcare groups and natural resource management experts. A useful tool for building and enhancing natural assets in agricultural landscapes. In bringing together ecological science and the experience of farmers of south-eastern Australia, Natural Asset Farming will help foster ideas, boost resilience and improve the sustainability of agricultural production.
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