A 2010 speaking tour with Pavan Sukhdev.
Programs
Farming Smarter, Not Harder | Quotes in support
Farming Smarter, Not Harder has received endorsement and support from a wide range of people and organisations The launch of Farming Smarter Not Harder was co-hosted by Labor MP Janelle… more
Report shows need for sustainability practices | The Advocate, 8 Nov 2012
CPD’s Farming Smarter report recognised by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) While NFF chief executive Matt Linnegar stressed that NFF did not agree with all the report’s policy recommendations, he did endorse its focus on fostering… more
Food boom with a twist turns screws on farmers | Ross Gittins | Sydney Morning Herald, 7 Nov
SMH Economics Editor questions Asian Century White Paper optimism in light of CPD’s Farming Smarter… and other sources warning of environmental hazards Gittins surveys the Asian landscape and finds that… more
Smarter farming needed to reap Asian rewards | The Age, 1 Nov
Richard Willingham wrote about the new CPD report, Farming Smarter, Not Harder, noting some of its key findings in exploring the future of Australian agriculture, as global populations soar and become more affluent and demand for… more
Reward farmers for land management, report urges | The Australian, 1 Nov
Sue Neales reports on the CPD report, Farming Smarter, Not Harder Neales emphasised report recommendations for greater government support to encourage sustainable practices. Report author Laura Eadie was interviewed for… more
Farming smarter not harder to profit from food boom | ABC Radio, 1 Nov
ABC Radio ‘AM’ program features new CPD report on ABC RN and ABC Local stations CPD Sustainable Economy Research Director Laura Eadie joined Tony Eastley, Sarah Clarke and beef farmer Rod Hoare on ABC Radio to… more
Caroline Hoisington | ABC Rural, 23 Oct 2012
CPD fellow and marine economist Caroline Hoisington’s report for the CPD, Rezoning SA Marine Parks was featured on the ABC Rural news website. The article focuses on the $20 million value of the marine parks to… more
Farming smarter, not harder: securing our agricultural economy | LANDMARK REPORT
Australia must invest in soil health or miss the benefits of the world food boom Download Farming Smarter, Not Harder report in full Read what we’re reading: Sustainable Economy media, links and… more
Caroline Hoisington | Media pick up on ‘Zoning SA Marine Parks’
CPD marine economy fellow puts “dollar value” on protected eco-services Caroline’s CPD paper generated some excellent media coverage, particularly in South Australia. With the state government set to finalise and release plans for the marine… more