This course gave me a new perspective on the multi-disciplinary issues that need to be considered in designing future farms that are profitable, productive, environmentally friendly, and conserve biodiversity. The model farm in this project is for large scale farms in Western Australia. However, the challenge is how to develop a Future Farm Model for small scale farmers (2 hectares or less) in Africa that contribute up to 90% of agricultural production according to FAO reports.

This course was not only informative but also really enjoyable to move through. The practices, philosophies, methodologies and tools seem to be applicable anywhere, not just rural Western Australia. I also really enjoyed the references and reading material which I will be revisiting again and again. Thank you for putting together such a wonderful and inspiring course. I plan to take the information I've learned and apply it to my future research.

A great course which will give you a great understanding of the aspect of future farming. Its a must for those who want to work in the field of agriculture especially in sustainable agriculture. A great insight into building sustainable farms. Some of the materials need to be updated though. Also no one seems to be monitoring the forums. Other than that, the course itself is quite useful.

i loved learning.. although i haven't passed one of the weeks, and i am really not worried that i haven't, as i got some valuable information about farming for our future, that will be quite valuable for us, as we are about to step into farming in the hunter valley, gave us some good thinking material, and hopefully help step out on the right foot.

Thankyou for the experience

This course gives a brief idea on a wide range of topics related to agriculture. The lectures given by various professors on these topics are informative. It teaches us different aspects (ranging from soil, water, livestock, ecosystem conservation, people, and their communities) required for a system that can practice sustainable farming.

My first course in coursera and after doing it I'm quite impress about the material and guideline they provided here. Its quite good and now i will be doing other course on this sector. This course give me a good enlightenment about how crucial will next generation farming will be if we do not create a good role model of farming.

Very insightful, provided plenty of information necessary to my thinking and planning back home in Ottawa, Canada. My takeaway from all of this is that sustainable farming practices are definitely doable, not impossible. Thanks to UWA for providing me and many other students with this information. Much appreciated.

I am basically student of BS agriculture in Pakistan. This course is not only confine to just Agriculture or not only discuss crops it almost covers all aspects of human life. This course is very helpful to understand importance of every single small thing that directly or indirectly has impact on human lives.

i had been learnt many innovative methods of sustainable farming throughout this course which can surely helped me a lot in future.Thanks to all the Staff members of UWA who shares their personal experience as well as their kmowledge skills to persuade the students to adopt best method of sustainable farming.

I'm exploring a homesteading opportunity and I took this course to dip a toe in the pool, I'm no farmer, not yet, and this course really gave me a good grasp of the components of farming successfully. A responsible and more complete approach to agriculture in the future of climate change. Highly recommended.

Very much informative and eye opening. excellent approach of the Australian Government in completing the target and going beyond the expectations, and fulfilling the coming food needs of human race, in such a way which is elongating and giving life to land with the welfare of animals (live stocks).

A wonderful course for gaining understanding of the challenges facing agriculture and how to overcome them in a sustainable way in a future challenged by climate change and population growth by making use of indigenous plants and livestock and minimizing the use of pesticides and antibiotics.

I learned how to provide water regardless of external conditions, how important is to provide real food to animals, and also a space with trees and bushes. Architect taught how important is to build prefab homes in the country. I also learned that food demand is rapidly increasing worldwide.

Excellent overview of sustainable practices for future farming. I recommend this course to everyone that has a general interest in farming or students doing a bachelors degree in Agriculture. Course content is easy to understand the videos are interesting and the quizzes are lots of fun.

A very interesting approach in general.

I'm a bit sceptical thus on the use of hormones, herbicides. I think it would have been useful to explain farther this aspect as it seems very controversial and arguable.

Thank you very much, by the way, I enjoyed and learned very much the course

Excelente contenido, con la profundidad justa para hacerlo fácilmente comprensible pero brindando fundamentos suficientes como para poder realizar análisis similares que lleven a la resolución de las problemáticas que enfrenta actualmente la agricultura a gran escala.

Thoroughly enjoyed the learning opportunity and its approach to a sustainable farming future. Relevant and practical information. Highly recommended and thanks to Professor Martin and his colleagues involved in developing both Ridgefield and the course

This course has enhanced my knowledge and helped me to understand the challenges and reality of farming. I have learnt a lot from this course and it has even changed my perspective on agriculture. The classes were detailed, oriented and interesting.

Excellent introduction for me in the sustainable agriculture. Although I am from Malaysia, I am glad to know that developed country such as Australia do a step further and hopefully I can brings the knowledge gained and apply in Malaysia.

Great for the length of the course. Learning output (but also challenge and time requirements) would be easily increased by including more tasks (such as calculation of the water balance) instead of mainly multiple choice quizzes.

The course was well paced and well organised. It covered all aspects of sustainable farming at an introductory level. Though the emphasis was on the Future Farm Project there were lessons in there for the wider world application.

The most interesting course I have ever taken, every person in the agricultural sector should take it. It is as well interesting for any sector because sustainability could only be achieved if we all worked as one ecosystem.

Thanks a lot to UWA for conducting such a beautiful course. I have learned a lot, various aspects of agriculture. I have a request can these videos made available to us through email so we can use it for further reference.

I learnt a great deal not just about Australian farming but also in a very global perspective. It gives so much hope and strive to find local solutions to global problems. The journey of sustainable world has only begun.

Good knowledge for understanding agriculture and biodiversity. Moreover, the course gives an explanation about rural life and problems that people face with. Highly recommended!