Agriculture & Horticulture at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
Farming
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SIT
Study Agriculture and Horticulture at SIT, with hands-on training on working farmland at Telford campus or via online distance learning. Qualifications support careers in agriculture, horticulture, organic primary production, and agribusiness management.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
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Practical farming skills
Gain hands-on experience in managing working farmland including animal husbandry and crop production.
Agribusiness knowledge
Develop understanding of business management and administration in rural and primary industry contexts.
Sustainable and organic production techniques
Learn principles and practices of sustainable, organic, and environmentally responsible primary production.
What You're Signing Up For
The Primary Industries sector is one of New Zealand’s largest economic drivers providing employment to over 350,000 people. SIT offers qualifications in agriculture and horticulture through its Telford campus known for on-farm learning and SIT2LRN Distance Learning providing accessible study from home. Courses include practical training, rural business, sustainable and organic production, horticulture, landscaping, and wool technology. Graduates find careers across the agricultural sector including sheep and beef, dairy, deer farming, agricultural contracting, fencing, stock agency, and shearing.
Course Content
- Agricultural science and technology
- Animal care and husbandry
- Crop production and horticulture
- Organic primary production
- Sustainable farming practices
- Agribusiness management
- Land based sustainability practices
- Wool technology and classing
- Rural business and farm systems
- Horticulture services and landscape design
- Farm equipment and systems
- Distance learning in primary industry subjects
Learning Outcomes
Practical farming skills
Gain hands-on experience in managing working farmland including animal husbandry and crop production.
Agribusiness knowledge
Develop understanding of business management and administration in rural and primary industry contexts.
Sustainable and organic production techniques
Learn principles and practices of sustainable, organic, and environmentally responsible primary production.
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