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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture

791-103 Agricultural Production Systems I

Credit Points:

10

Coordinator:

Mr C Dickins

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

4 hours per week

Objectives:

The objective of this subject is to enable students to understand:

  • the system nature of agricultural food and fibre production; the inputs and outputs of agricultural production systems;

  • the scientific and technological basis of agricultural production systems and the use of technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Content:

Introduction to the techniques for studying systems; introduction to, and the study of, the components and technology of agricultural production systems; introduction to basic farm operational skills as they apply to the dairy, pig, broad acre and production horticulture industries.

Assessment:

Two 1500 word assignments (20% each); two hour examination (60%).
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