Course overview
The need to develop sustainable and profitable agricultural systems to meet the demands of a burgeoning global population at a time of major changes in the environment is an important challenge for agricultural science. This course provides a general introduction to Australian agriculture. This course will examine the specific characteristics of the cropping, livestock and horticultural industries in Australia. It will describe the structural characteristics of the industries, outline current best practice management and the recent trends in production, marketing and trade. This course includes a compulsory 4-day field tour during the mid-semester break. The course will complement the Semester 1 course Agricultural Systems IA. Practical and tutorial classes will help develop skills in field crop management, data capture and handling, presentation and written communication.
- Australian cropping systems and key components
- Horticultural crops in Australia
- Livestock husbandry and production
- Farm business planning
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the distinguishing characteristics of cropping, pasture, livestock and horticultural industries in Australia
- Demonstrate skills in the monitoring, management and economic evaluation of a field crop
- Outline key factors for livestock husbandry
- Investigate, collect and synthesise information to present data clearly in written and oral formats
- List and explain the essential key concepts and terms used in professional practice
Availability
Class details
Waite Campus
Class number 53018
Section LE01
Size 70
Available 70
Class number 53019
Section PR01
Size 70
Available 70
Notes:
Class number 53815
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 54338
Section TU02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 54337
Section TU03
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 54336
Section TU04
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 54335
Section TU05
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 54334
Section TU06
Size 20
Available 20
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