Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction 1. Understanding AgriculturePart 2: Resources and Farming in Australia 2. Agricultural Resources of Australia 3. FarmingPart 3: Fundamental Processes of Plant Production 4. Principles of Plant Production 5. Practice of Plant ProductionPart 4: Fundamental Processes of Animal Production 6. Principles of Animal Production 7. Practice of Animal ProductionPart 5: The Whole Farm Business 8. Whole Farm Analysis. Principles 9. Whole Farm Analysis. PracticePart 6: Changing Agriculture 10. Sustaining Agriculture 11. Improving Cropping Activities 12. Improving Grazing Activities 13. Changing Climate

About the Author

Bill Malcolm is an Associate Professor, School of Land and Environment, University of Melbourne. Snow Barlow is a Professor, School of Land and Environment, University of Melbourne. Brian Leury is an Associate Professor, School of Land and Environment, University of Melbourne. Peter Sale is an Associate Professor and Reader, Department of Agricultural Sciences, La Trobe University.