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Who's Minding the Farm?
- In This Climate Emergency
- Narrated by: Patrice Newell
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
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Who's Minding the Farm?
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Publisher's Summary
In an era of rapid climate change, this vital account of how agriculture can address major issues is an Australian story with global ramifications. Patrice is at the front line of enormous challenges, from water scarcity and land stewardship to food security and the rural-urban divide. The devastation of drought and the crises created by industrial-scale chemically dependent primary production are discussed and alternatives proposed - along with bold ideas for new sources of energy.
Patrice has travelled the world exploring best practice and invested heavily in organic methods on her farm. She believes we can produce enough good food to feed the world without further environmental wreckage or loss of biodiversity. With glimpses of the individuals who make working the farm so rewarding, Who's Minding the Farm? provides a window into the pains, pleasures and politics of life on the land and promotes new ways of thinking, no matter where you live.
Who's minding the farm? A shared responsibility for us all.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-08-2019
Thought Provoking
Just wanted to say, "Thank you!" for putting your book on Audio.
I spent many interesting hours listening to this whilst burning 400 litres of diesel, applying 12 tonne of soluble phosphate fertiliser, ploughing in 120tonne/ha of biosolids, and spraying 600 litres of glyphosate. The irony wasn't lost of me.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your journey, and philosophy regarding where the future of farming is heading.
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- Mark Rathbone
- 25-06-2019
A must listen for those concerned about climate.
It's a rare treasure when the talented media person obtains the true perspective of a regenerative farmer and puts forth such practical environmental solutions. Very well narrated with some lovely stories.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-02-2022
Just wonderful. Perfect for a road trip.
Beautifully narrated. I'm so pleased I purchase this. I have listened to it twice, and no doubt will a third and forth time. A wonderful collection of trial and tribulation on a property I have known about for some years. Useful insights, lessons learned and some thought provocation thrown in too. Enjoyable chicken soup for the soul from an intelligent, critical thinking and like-minded person. I didn't want the book to end. Perfect chicken soup for the soul.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-05-2020
Says it all
just finished listening for the second time. A must for anyone who cares about our future
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- Happy camper
- 20-11-2019
Good listen
Great book providing great insight into life on the farm (organic) and the challenges of the agricultural industry.
Thoughtful and deeply concerning.
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- Mad cow
- 22-11-2019
Fan bloody Tastic
If your interested in food and how much time and effort goes into growing and there liver off the land you will love this book thankyou
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-2020
Don't waste your time
A very self indulgent account of one aspect of agricultural production. Unscientific, based on ideals.
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- Christiana
- 24-01-2020
Disappointed
I’m sure there are some good ideas but I was disappointed with the authors narrowminded outlook. Didn’t continue listening after a couple of chapters.
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