Primary Industry Systems

Farming

A course by

Lincoln University

Explore the complex relationships within New Zealand's agricultural, horticultural, forestry, and food systems, focusing on their scientific, technological, and socio-economic components.

NZ$1,203

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)

Core skills this course teaches

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Describe Aotearoa-New Zealand primary industry systems

Detail the specific systems and their components relevant to agriculture, horticulture, and forestry in New Zealand.

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Collate and review information on primary industry issues

Compile reviewed information relevant to a specified New Zealand primary industry issue.

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Report on interrelated industry components

Produce a report on a specified primary industry issue, discussing related business, market, social, and environmental dimensions.

What You're Signing Up For

This course offers an in-depth look at the integrated components of primary industry systems in New Zealand. Students will examine agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and food production with attention to science, technology, and the underlying business and socio-economic aspects.

Course Content

  • Components of Aotearoa-New Zealand primary industry systems
  • Information gathering and review relevant to a primary industry issue
  • Reporting on business, market, social, and environmental aspects of industry issues
  • Historical and current drivers of agriculture, horticulture, and forestry production systems
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Agriculture

  • Forestry

  • Horticulture

  • Food production

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Primary industry sector roles

  • Agribusiness support

  • Policy and analysis in food or land-based sectors