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

791-115 Agricultural Production Systems II

Credit Points:

10

Coordinator:

Mr C Dickins

Prerequisite/s:

Agricultural Production Systems I.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

4 hours per week

Objectives:

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

  • the system nature of agriculture food and fibre production;

  • the cultural 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 and study of the components and technology of agricultural production systems as they apply to the dairy, pig, broad acre and horticulture industries; Application of biological and financial concepts; soils; mechanisation; environmental controls. Whilst all industries will be discussed, greater emphasis will be placed upon the broad acre and horticulture industries.

Assessment:

1000 word assignment and a plant collection (20% each); two hour examination (60%)
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