A Colorful Tapestry for Sustainable Agriculture
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the challenges of agricultural intensification and its impact on soil health in this 14-minute TEDxZurich talk by Martin Hartmann, a Senior Scientist at ETH Zurich specializing in microbial ecology and soil science. Discover how organic agriculture can regenerate soils, but learn why it alone cannot meet global food demands. Delve into the concept of a "colorful tapestry" of solutions for sustainable agriculture that aims to balance food production with environmental preservation. Gain insights into the crucial role of soil biodiversity in agroecosystems and understand the effects of human activities and climate change on this vital resource. Learn about innovative approaches to leverage microbial functions for enhancing soil health and promoting sustainable crop production from this distinguished researcher and Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Soil Biology.
Syllabus
A colorful tapestry for sustainable agriculture | Martin Hartmann | TEDxZurich
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