Global Food and Agricultural Markets

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ECON 5015
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Course ID
206016
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Economics
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Di Zeng
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course introduces concepts in economic and marketing theories and places them in the unique context of food and agricultural production, processing, distribution, wholesaling and retailing, where discussion of markets are integrated with business marketing principles and strategy. The dynamic and increasingly global nature of food systems increases the need for sophisticated skills in market analysis, market planning and marketing management. Topics include an overview of the nature and function of regional and global food markets, agribusiness and agricultural marketing and management, and the strategic behaviour of agribusiness.

  • Market Mechanisms
  • Market Performance
  • Agribusiness Marketing And Strategic Decisions

Course learning outcomes

  • Interpret the mechanisms of and factors affecting demand and supply in the market for food and agriculture
  • Disentangle the trends and confounding mechanisms in global food markets
  • Analyse market opportunities/threats for rising agribusinesses
  • Apply basic economic and financial methods to address food market/marketing issues

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 25859
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB36
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB36

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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