Plant Husbandry
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Study the structure and function of agriculturally important plants and understand the role of crops and pastures in New Zealand farming systems and their management.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Understand production systems in NZ agriculture
Describe the various land uses, resources and production systems involved in New Zealand agriculture and integrate soil, animal and plant sciences and engineering to achieve production and sustainable management goals.
Maintain soil fertility and crop health
Describe principles involved in maintaining soil fertility, structure and organic matter with emphasis on pasture and crop plant health and management in New Zealand pastoral agriculture.
Problem solving and decision making
What You're Signing Up For
You’ll look at the structure and function of agriculturally important plants and the role of crops and pastures in Aotearoa-New Zealand farming systems and their management. This course covers the description of land uses, resources, and production systems in New Zealand agriculture, integrating soil, animal and plant sciences and engineering. It emphasizes soil fertility, pasture and crop plant health, sustainable farm practices, ethical and sustainable farm management approaches. The course requires some on-campus activities for completion and awards 15 credits upon successful completion.
Course Content
- Structure and function of agriculturally important plants
- Role of crops and pastures in New Zealand farming systems
- Management of crops and pastures
- Land uses and production systems in New Zealand agriculture
- Integration of soil, animal and plant sciences and engineering
- Principles of soil fertility and soil structure maintenance
- Pasture and crop plant health and management in pastoral agriculture
- Problem solving and decision making in farm and systems management
- Ethical and sustainable farm management practices
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Future employment opportunities might be
Farm management
Agricultural consultancy
Crop and pasture management