Advanced Freshwater Farm Planning
Farming
A course by
Massey University
Gain the knowledge and skills to prepare farm-scale, industry-standard freshwater farm environment plans for dairy, beef, sheep, and arable farms in New Zealand.
NZ$3,450
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Integrate knowledge to develop comprehensive Freshwater Farm Environment Plans
Combine concepts, tools, and skills from earlier study and experience to design robust, industry-compliant plans for dairy, sheep, beef, and arable farms.
Assessment and mitigation of environmental loss pathways
About This Course
This advanced course equips participants with expertise to produce comprehensive, farm-scale Freshwater Farm Environment Plans covering dairy, beef, sheep, and arable systems. Plans are designed to identify and mitigate soil, greenhouse gas, pathogen, and nutrient loss pathways. The course is developed in collaboration with industry (FANZ), and successful completion provides a Massey Certificate and 15 academic credits.
Course Content
- Development of Freshwater Farm Environment Plans
- Identification of soil, greenhouse gas, pathogen, and nutrient loss pathways
- Mitigation strategies for environmental impacts on freshwater bodies
- Integration of farm system knowledge with industry standards
- Justification and communication of management options to reduce impacts
- Practical farm engagement visits
- Targeted assessment based on real-world scenarios
- Completion of technical written assignments and quizzes
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree (preferably with soil science)
Completion of 'Intermediate Freshwater Farm Planning' course or demonstrated equivalent skills/experience in Farm Environment Planning
Build towards these roles
Farm environment plannerAgricultural consultantEnvironmental advisor in farming sectorCompliance specialist for farm systems
Build skills in these industries
AgricultureEnvironmental Management
