Current and predicted changing climates requires a new approach to agriculture, to ensure viable, productive, and healthy agroecosystems into the future.
Our research investigates novel approaches to agricultural land management designed for resilience to fluctuating climates and gathers scientifically robust evidence to ensure that they provide the best possible solution for the long-term. Our research considers the system – the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum – overlain with a focus on ecosystem resilience and biodiversity. We consider the social and economic implications of, and barriers to, adoption of novel agricultural systems. Our work is largely field-based and supported by mechanistic studies and modelling.
Contact
For enquiries, please email Helen Suter - helencs@unimelb.edu.au
Academics and researchers in the Climate Resilient Agriculture research group.
Academic staff
A/Prof Helen Suter
Helen Suter has been engaged in research to improve the efficiency of nitrogen use in agricultural systems, focussing on improving the environmental credentials particularly of intensive systems. Her expertise encompasses novel fertilisers, quantifying soil nitrogen supply and cycles, identifying N loss pathways (including gaseous emissions).
helencs@unimelb.edu.au +61383440179Dr Clayton Butterly
Soil organic matter and nutrient cycling, agricultural waste management, soil acidity, soil-plant interactions and climate change in Agricultural systems.
clayton.butterly@unimelb.edu.au +61390354228
Rumesh Kombuge
Graduate researchers
Haoran Fan
Rifaath Hasaan