Course Description
Agriculture is a risky sector. Extreme weather conditions, pests and diseases and market uncertainties are just few examples of events that can negatively affect farming activities, posing a major threat to households livelihood and food security. This free course will present an overview of concepts linked to agricultural risk management, describing which risks farmers face, within a holistic approach that covers the entire agrifood system.
You will learn about
- Different risks affecting farming activities and their characteristics and main causes
- Implications of agricultural risks to farmers and other stakeholders in the agrifood system
- A holistic approach to risk management in agriculture
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