This fully online subject is an introduction to land management, particularly in relation to agricultural production systems and environmental and economic sustainability. Through a series of case studies, students will investigate the biological and environmental factors influencing soil and plant productivity, the effect of inputs and the economic importance of … For more content click the Read more button below.
This fully online subject is an introduction to land management, particularly in relation to agricultural production systems and environmental and economic sustainability. Through a series of case studies, students will investigate the biological and environmental factors influencing soil and plant productivity, the effect of inputs and the economic importance of good land management.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Australian Agriculture in 2020: From Conservation to Automation
Title:Australian Agriculture in 2020: From Conservation to Automation
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Eds J Pratley and J Kirkegaard
Year:2020
Publisher:Agronomy Australia and Charles Sturt University: Wagga Wagga
Recommended - Book - Agriculture in Australia
Title:Agriculture in Australia
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Malcolm, Barlow, Leury and Sale
Year:2009
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Explain the significance and relevance of soil and landscape management in agriculture
2.
Research, develop and describe a crop and/or pasture establishment program in a format suitable for a professional audience
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of and explain the implications of climate change on agricultural production systems.
4.
Describe and explain agronomic practices of crops and pastures in both dryland and irrigated environments
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: LBBAB
