This course is divided into four topics: Animal Production, Plant Production, Resource Management and Agribusiness. Students extend and integrate their understanding of the key aspects of animal and plant production, including nutrition, reproduction, breeding systems, animal welfare, and disease, pest and weed management. Students explore ways in which innovative management decisions for sustainable agricultural production are developed in response to competing demands on natural resources and the effects of climate change. Students extend their understanding of the ways in which the profitability of farming businesses depends on many factors, some of which are unpredictable. They examine some of these factors and investigate strategies for maximising returns from agricultural enterprises.
Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn. Under WHS guidelines, student working outside for extended periods are required to wear a hat and sun protection.
Recommendation of the Stage 1 Agriculture Innovation Teacher
Full Year
20
Production Investigation
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