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Native flat oysters were once abundant in the waters surrounding Kangaroo Island. These oysters, known as angasi oysters were once an important food source for the Indigenous people of the region, who harvested them using traditional methods for thousands of years. However, with the arrival of European settlers in the 19th century, the oyster populations began to decline rapidly due to overfishing, habitat destruction, and the introduction of non-native species. In the early 20th century, efforts were made to restore the native flat oyster populations of Kangaroo Island’s waters. Hatcheries were established to breed and grow juvenile oysters, which were then transplanted to suitable habitats in the surrounding waters. While these efforts were initially successful, the oyster populations continued to face numerous challenges, including disease outbreaks, predation, and environmental degradation. Today, the native flat oyster populations in Kangaroo Island’s waters remain low, and the oysters are considered a threatened species. But there is new hope for their survival and prosperity, as local marine scientists and oyster farmers have discovered an unlikely hero - razorfish. Show Less

One woman's journey from ecological despair to finding hope in the soil beneath her feet. Film director and actress Rachel Ward is not the first person you'd expect to join a farming revolution. In this triumphant film, Rachael voyages from wilful ignorance about the ecological impacts of conventional agriculture on her own rural property, to embracing a movement to restore the health of Australia's farmland, food and climate. Show Less

For an agricultural business to be financially viable, expenditure on land, labour and capital is key. This video looks at the approaches taken by a wool farm and a beef farm towards these three factors of production. Featuring insight from Australian wool growers, beef farmers and academics, this is a highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying economics, business studies or agriculture. Show Less

Government’s role in agriculture aims to ensure that there are consistent standards of safety, ethical practice, and financial stability across the sector. This video spotlights the impact of levies, tariffs, taxation and other legislation on the wool and beef industries. Featuring insight from Australian wool growers, beef farmers and academics, this is a highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying economics, business studies or agriculture. Show Less

The laws of supply and demand can be manipulated to the benefit or detriment of a business, including in agricultural contexts. This video explores the laws of demand and supply and the scarcity principle in relation to wool and beef. Featuring insight from Australian wool growers, beef farmers and academics, this is a highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying economics, business studies or agriculture. Show Less

As in all international markets, the price of agricultural goods is determined by their supply and demand. Spotlighting wool and beef markets, this video discusses domestic and international markets, value adding and economic disruption and diversification. Featuring insight from Australian wool growers, beef farmers and academics, this is a highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying economics, business studies or agriculture. Show Less

A triple bottom line approach that incorporates social and environmental responsibility can help businesses sustain their financial success in the long term. This video looks at sustainability in relation to feeding cattle for the dairy and beef industries, with insights from farmers from Blackmore Wagyu and scientists at the Ellinbank Dairy Research Institute. A highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying business, economics or agriculture. Show Less

A successful triple bottom line approach allows farmers to balance their environmental, social and financial goals. This video looks at sustainability and social responsibility on the Wattle Park wool farm in Mooralla, with insight from wool growers discussing soil erosion, water supply, chemical pesticides and fertilisers, grazing strategies and mulesing. A highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying business, economics or agriculture. Show Less

A sustainable business approach that considers people, planet and profit can be particularly important in the agricultural sector. This video introduces the idea of the triple bottom line, how it applies to agricultural businesses and its benefits and challenges, with insight from Australian wool growers and academics from La Trobe University. A highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying business, economics or agriculture. Show Less

For many new agricultural technologies, feasibility issues need to be considered before they can be adopted by farmers and businesses. This video explains why scientific verification and practical adoption of technology are both important and discusses the long-term aims of new technologies, with insight from scientists at agricultural research institutes. A highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying design technology, earth and environmental sciences or agriculture. Show Less

New technologies in the agricultural industry can have environmental, social and economic impacts. This video explores the technology that targets methane emissions, how fruit yield and quality can lead to greater profitability and how commercial farmers actually interact with technology, with insight from scientists at agricultural research institutes. A highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying design technology, earth and environmental sciences or agriculture. Show Less

Agricultural processes have a large-scale impact on natural resources and ecosystems and many businesses are turning to technology to help. This video introduces some issues that agricultural technologies aim to address, including water scarcity, farm waste and sustainability, with insight from scientists at agricultural research institutes. A highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying design technology, earth and environmental sciences or agriculture. Show Less

Before agricultural technologies can be adopted by businesses, they need to be thoroughly tested and evaluated. This video looks at the techniques and systems researchers use to collect and evaluate data, such as internet-connected sensors and the SF6 tracer, with insight from scientists at agricultural research institutes. A highly relevant resource for senior secondary and tertiary students studying design technology, earth and environmental sciences or agriculture. Show Less

While ecosystems face increasing pressure from human activity, science plays a critical role in controlling and minimising harmful effects. This clip explores the role of science and technology in identifying impacts on ecosystems and finding solutions for a more sustainable future. It provides students of biology and other sciences with an excellent overview of this important area of study. Show Less

Every organism lives in an ecosystem. This clip defines and looks at different types of ecosystems, and explores two critical processes that go on within them – energy flow and the cycling of matter. It is ideal for middle to upper level students of biology and other natural sciences. Show Less

Humans have caused massive changes to the natural balance of ecosystems around the globe. This clip examines some of the most dramatic and destructive ways in which people have impacted ecosystems – covering climate change, pollution, deforestation, and introduced species. Middle to upper level biology and other science students will find this an informative and engaging learning resource. Show Less

Our planet has four spheres – the lithosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. This clip provides an overview of vital biogeochemical cycles that occur across the four spheres, including the nitrogen, phosphorous, water, and carbon cycles. It is an excellent resource for middle to upper level students of biology and other natural sciences. Show Less

We often ask ourselves, how can I contribute to a more sustainable society? What’s the best thing I can be doing? Eat, Grow, Love travels across the globe to find that permaculture could well hold some of the answers. Six individuals living in very different climates each prove that designing systems that use permaculture principles really can be a solution. Show Less

Tropical cyclones, also called hurricanes and typhoons, cause catastrophic damage when they strike land. When a cyclone’s fury unleashes on population centres, death, injury and wholesale destruction follow. This programme explores the life cycle of cyclones – how atmospheric conditions, ocean temperatures and the Earth’s rotation combine to create them, how they are driven by winds and eventually weaken after moving over land. Show Less

Tropical cyclones devastate people, property and infrastructure. This programme outlines how cyclones are classified across the world, and then examines the impact of Hurricane Matthew on south-eastern USA and Haiti, in 2016. It compares the strategies that wealthy nations, like the USA, employ to protect people and property, and how the lack of resources in a poorer nation, like Haiti, leaves hurricane victims highly vulnerable to death and suffering. Show Less

Australia is home to one of the world’s largest, most complex and amazing ecosystems – the Great Barrier Reef. This video explores the reef’s biotic and abiotic features, including coral formation and how changes in abiotic factors affect it; the food chain, nutrient cycle and carbon cycle; and the impact of human activity. It is an excellent resource for middle/senior students of Geography, Biology and Environmental Science. Show Less

The future of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most significant marine environments, is under threat due to modern industry and agriculture. Featuring interviews with reef experts, including the director of the GBR Marine Park Authority, accredited reef divers and a Reef Guardians cane farmer, this programme presents an outstanding case study of environmental management for middle/senior secondary students. Show Less

Clean water is essential for human existence. However, international requirements are not met by the available supply. This programme examines rising global water demand and some of the serious issues with inadequate and/or contaminated water supplies. Incorporating a range of water management case studies from various parts of the world, it is an ideal resource for students of Geography. Show Less

What distinguishes plants from other living beings? Why are there so many diverse plants? What is photosynthesis? In this video, we will approach the world of plants in order to respond to all of these questions. We will learn about different types of plants and their structure, how they make their own food, and discover how they reproduce. Also, we will understand the importance of these living beings for the balance of ecosystems. Show Less

Let a drone take you on a visual journey through the extraordinary biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest, providing fantastic examples of adaptation, stratification and competition. From the forest floor to way up in the canopy, this title explores the tropical rainforest's distinct biotic and abiotic characteristics and the conditions that help create this biodiversity hotspot. Climate, soil profile, nutrient and water cycle, are all considered, as is their interdependence with flora and fauna. Show Less