Course overview
This course delivers an overview of agronomic production systems for dryland pastures and crops. In particular the course provides a practical understanding of selection, establishment, management and utilisation of crops and pastures in the main rainfall and soil environments encountered in southern Australia. Topics include: weed, pest and disease management; species and cultivar identification and selection; selection and use of crops and pastures; rotations; tillage; nutrition and fertilisers; and the interrelationship of agronomy and the environment.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe production characteristics of the major crop and pasture production systems in Australian agriculture
- Explain the influence of different drivers of change on the farming systems.
- Describe how agronomy is used to improve resource use efficiency and sustainable production
- Identify important species of crops, pastures and weeds
- Describe growth and development pattern of major crop species
- Critically evaluate information related to important agronomic practices
- Collect and evaluate agronomic data critically and present it clearly
Degree list
The following degrees include this course