The Department of Primary Industries Victoria's (DPI) free online seminars cover topics relating to climate and emissions in agriculture and are a great way to keep up with the latest thinking, research, policy and farming adaptations.
Presenter: Julian Cribb, Julian Cribb & Associates
In this webinar Julian will discuss Victorian agriculture in relation to water and food security and where he sees Victoria’s role in food production and technology in the future.
Julian Cribb is an author, journalist, editor and science communicator. He is principal of Julian Cribb & Associates who provide specialist consultancy in the communication of science, agriculture, food, mining, energy and the environment.
His career includes appointments as newspaper editor, scientific editor for The Australian newspaper, director of national awareness for CSIRO, member of numerous scientific boards and advisory panels, and president of national professional bodies for agricultural journalism and science communication.
His published work includes over 8000 articles, 3000 media releases and eight books. He has received 32 awards for journalism. His internationally-acclaimed book, The Coming Famine explores the question of whether we can feed humanity through the mid-century peak in numbers and food demand.
Audience: Farmers, agriculture service providers, researchers and anyone interested in the subjects on offer.
Cost: Free
For more information or to register visit the DPI website.
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