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Australian Agriculture (AGRI90097)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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February
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| Availability | February |
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Agriculture is an important part of the Australian economy and vital for rural communities. In this subject, students will explore the development of agriculture in Australia and globally. Issues around world food supply and demand, the natural and market conditions that determine the nature of agricultural activity in Australia, along with the key elements of farming and farm businesses that determine how they perform will be studied. The major livestock (sheep, beef and dairy) along with field and horticultural crops will be covered. The subject will be taught using a combination of lectures, workshops and field trips.
This subject is intended for students who have not previously studied agriculture in the Australian context.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and explain the principal factors that determine location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international competitiveness of agricultural activities and farm businesses
- Evaluate the role of the agricultural inputs and management in agricultural food and fibre production
- Apply the whole farm approach to analysing the economic performance of farm systems
- Integrate knowledge from different sources including farm data and scientific literature to critically evaluate issues in Australian agriculture
Generic skills
- Skills in observation, critical analysis and report writing
- A capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
- An ability to drive, interpret and analyse social, technical or economic information from multiple sources
- A profound respect for truth, intellectual and professional integrity, and the ethics of scholarship
- Highly developed oral communication skills to allow informed dialogue and liaison with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
- The ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Last updated: 31 January 2024