The application of sustainability concepts to Australian agriculture: An overview

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Volumn 43, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 195-203

  Stoneham, G ^a   Eigenraam, M ^a   Ridley, A ^b   Barr, N ^a  

^a DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES   (Australia)

^b AGRICULTURE VICTORIA RESEARCH   (Australia)

Author keywords

Economic; Environment; Social sustainability; Weak and strong sustainability

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURAL POLICY; ECONOMIC IMPACT; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; SOCIAL IMPACT; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

AUSTRALIA;

EID: 0038405290     PISSN: 08161089     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/EA00173     Document Type: Review

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