Analysis and Planning in Agricultural Systems
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
This course covers the analysis of farm business, management, and production systems, focusing on applying strategic management for efficient, sustainable, and profitable resource use.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
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Analyse factors in agricultural production and management
Determine the complex interrelationships between business, financial, family, environmental, and technical factors that shape production and management decisions.
Interpret production and management system design
Interpret factors affecting the design of production and management systems across different environments and identify principles and skills for evaluation, control, and improvement.
Apply farm system analysis techniques
Use appropriate analysis techniques to measure farm system performance and evaluate options for improvement.
What You're Signing Up For
Analysis and Planning in Agricultural Systems provides an in-depth examination of farm businesses, management approaches, and production systems. Students learn strategic management, farm systems evaluation, risk assessment, and communication with rural professionals. The course includes practical field experience and equips students to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural enterprises.
Course Content
- Farm business and production system analysis
- Strategic management in agriculture
- Evaluation of resource use for efficiency, sustainability, and profitability
- Design and control of production and management systems
- Use of analysis techniques to measure farm performance
- Risk identification, evaluation, and management in farm business
- Communication with farmers and rural professionals
- Compulsory New Zealand-based field tour
What you need to know first
Analysis of Agricultural Systems, MGMT-202
Horticultural Management Analysis, MGMT-216
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Farm Management
Agribusiness
Future employment opportunities might be
Farm manager
Agribusiness consultant
Rural professional
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