Plant Production Systems
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Learn the principles and management practices of pasture and crop production in Aotearoa-New Zealand, with a focus on sustainable farming systems.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Main Campus, Lincoln
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Understand environmental factors in pasture and crop production
Describe the relationship between pasture and crop production and environmental factors.
Establish and manage sustainable perennial pastures
Outline how to establish and manage perennial pastures in sustainable animal production systems.
Grow cash and forage crops profitably
Understand how to grow profitably the main cash and forage crops used in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
What You're Signing Up For
This course cultivates an understanding of the principles of pasture and crop production and management in New Zealand. It covers the establishment and sustainable management of perennial pastures, profitable cultivation of key crops, assessment of production efficiency, and the scientific, ethical, and philosophical foundations of agricultural science research. Students develop critical thinking skills and an awareness of their limitations, preparing them for scientific interpretation and decision-making in agriculture.
Course Content
- Relationship between pasture and crop production and environmental factors
- Establishment and management of perennial pastures
- Sustainable animal production systems
- Cultivation of main cash and forage crops in New Zealand
- Technical efficiency assessment in pastoral and cropping enterprises
- Philosophical, scientific, and ethical principles in agricultural science
- Developing critical thinking and evaluation skills
- Managing uncertainty in agricultural science and production
What you need to know first
Plant Science I
PLSC-104
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Farming
Plant Science
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in agricultural production
Pastoral or cropping enterprise management
Support roles in agricultural science research
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