Primary Industry Systems
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Describe Aotearoa-New Zealand primary industry systems
Detail the specific systems and their components relevant to agriculture, horticulture, and forestry in New Zealand.
Collate and review information on primary industry issues
Compile reviewed information relevant to a specified New Zealand primary industry issue.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Forestry
Horticulture
Food production
Future employment opportunities might be
Primary industry sector roles
Agribusiness support