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
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ABC Environment Online, 11 February 2013
Food boom will be no mining boom CPD’s Sutainable Economy research director Laura Eadie responded to recent pronouncements from both government and opposition, on making Australia into Asia’s ‘food bowl’,… more
Farming smarter, not harder | Presentation for Parlt House launch
Please find Laura’s presentation below Farming smarter, not harder—presentation for launch from centrepolicydev
Sustainable agriculture | CPD infographic
Pictures speak a thousand words… Infographic by Robin Burton for CPD, illustrates Farming Smarter, Not Harder report data. More extreme weather will threaten Australia’s food security, if sustainable practices are… more
Responsible Investment Association Australasia | Sydney, 12 December
CPD Research Director RIAA end of year event panellist Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Laura Eadie will draw on her knowledge of soil health as an essential factor in sustainable agriculture, as explored in the recent CPD… more
Farm smarter for the future | The Land, 20 November 2012
Key farming media feature CPD research Matthew Cawood wrote about the CPD report, Farming Smarter, Not Harder, for The Land, Stock and Land and Farm Weekly. Referencing the difficulties faced by farmers in improving environmental outcomes… more
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