Advanced Precision Agriculture
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Understand spatio-temporal biophysical interactions
Ability to scientifically discuss the spatial and temporal interactions between biophysical processes and the effects of resource management (nutrient use, water, labour) in agricultural systems.
Develop technical procedures using system data
Demonstrate the principles for deriving technical procedures in managing crops and livestock, based on spatial and temporal environmental data during production.
Design precision agriculture technology projects
What You're Signing Up For
This course introduces students to advanced concepts and applications of precision agriculture, with a focus on the use of information technologies for the scientific monitoring and management of crops, pastures, and livestock. Students will learn to understand and discuss the interactions of biophysical processes, develop technical procedures based on varying environmental data, design projects utilising precision agri-tech, and grasp the principles of research and ethical communication in science.
Course Content
- Information technologies in precision agriculture
- Spatio-temporal interactions in biophysical processes
- Resource management: nutrient use, water, labour
- Technical procedures for managing crops & livestock
- Spatial and temporal data collection and analysis
- Designing precision agriculture projects
- Principles, ethics, and communication in scientific research
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Agritech
Future employment opportunities might be
Precision agriculture specialist
Farm manager (technology focused)
Agricultural technology consultant
Sustainable farm planning roles