Principles of Agricultural Systems
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Analyse and manage physical and financial aspects of New Zealand farming systems to achieve agricultural objectives, including land use, resource management, and farm operations.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University, Lincoln
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Evaluate farm management decisions
Evaluate the impact of management decisions on various New Zealand farming operations.
Understand land use and tenure
Discuss land use capability, key aspects of land tenure, and variables impacting the value of agricultural land in New Zealand.
Analyse farm management issues
Analyse the key physical, financial, and human resource issues affecting the management of various New Zealand farming systems.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides a comprehensive approach to managing resources within agricultural systems. Students will evaluate management decisions affecting New Zealand farming operations, discuss land use capabilities and tenure, and analyze key physical, financial, and human resource issues in farming. The course includes a New Zealand-based field tour (with some travel expenses covered).
Course Content
- Management of farm resources
- Physical and financial analysis of farming systems
- New Zealand land use capability
- Land tenure and valuation variables
- Management decision-making in farming
- Physical, financial, and human resource issues in agriculture
- Analysis of farm management reports
- Field tour of New Zealand farming operations
What you need to know first
A minimum of 60 credit points from any level 100 course
A minimum of 60 credit points from any level 200 course
A minimum of 60 credit points from any level 300 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Resource management
Rural sector
Future employment opportunities might be
Farm manager
Agricultural consultant
Rural business analyst
Agribusiness professional
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