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Study associate degree online with University of Tasmania through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Agribusiness Fundamentals

Humans and Animals: Anthropological Perspectives

Water Management

Introduction to Animal and Agricultural Sciences

Principles of Weed, Pest and Disease Management

Resilient Regions: Sustainability in Practice

E-agribusiness, Technology and Innovation

Agricultural Ecosystems

Agrifinance and Risk Management

Value Chain Management in Agribusiness

In this subject, you will develop understanding of how soil properties and characteristics support and inform the development of soil management strategies. You will investigate how agricultural activities influence soil form and function. You will assess various soil management practices and approaches. This knowledge will underpin your ability to identify challenges associated with soil management and enable you to develop sustainable soil management strategies.

Principles of Soil Management

In this subject you will learn about key components and processes of agricultural ecosystems. You will explore the roles and interactions of living organisms and non-living components and processes in agricultural production.You will investigate and analyse practical management approaches and communicate strategies for sustainable agricultural production. This subject provides foundational knowledge for agri-practitioners to incorporate sustainable management into agricultural production systems.

Principles of Agricultural Production

This subject creates a practical awareness of e-enabled agribusiness and the use of technology in areas such as precision agriculture, livestock tracking and food traceability. You will explore the concepts of innovation including the innovation diffusion process and observe the difference between product and process innovation. The subject will prepare you to evaluate the opportunities technologies and e-business can provide new and existing agri-businesses.This subject also incorporates learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you can develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. You will be introduced to:- a range of methods, tools, techniques, and approaches to practice- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy, and leadership in real world scenarios- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.

In this subject you will explore the risks and challenges of pests, weeds and diseases in primary production, in terms of the relative impact on productivity, profitability and market access. You will also investigate various on-farm control methods that are used within an Integrated Pest Management framework to manage those risks. You will be provided with on-farm scenarios to investigate potential solutions for issues considering holistic approaches and sustainability. This subject also incorporates learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. You will be introduced to:- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice in relation to weeds, pests and diseases.- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through range of active learning experiences.

In this subject you will be introduced to value chains and how they are managed in primary production to improve business performance. Value chain management (VCM) is an important concept that integrates supply chain components and processes with performance management, monitoring, communication, governance and value. You will investigate stakeholders, beneficiaries, value chain structure and value-creating elements, and be exposed to how a focus on value can benefit all the businesses and actors in a producer-to-consumer chain. You will explore how chain efficiency and effectiveness can affect net value of products to end users and each participant and impact of the whole value chain. Through online learning activities, case studies, tutorials, and workshops, you will also learn the importance of customer relationships, the impact of branding and messaging, and where value might be created in digital transactions. This subject also incorporates learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. You will be introduced to:- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.

In this subject you will explore the importance of agribusiness management plans, links with business strategy and how agribusiness managers can integrate the outputs of planning into business management and operations. Planning is an essential activity for agribusiness managers in order to guide the allocation of valuable resources to priority areas. Concepts and techniques will be introduced to assist in the development, implementation and review of agribusiness management plans. This includes an introduction to examples of agribusiness management plans and case studies from industry.  Students will experiment with various analytical tools used to identify a business&#39;s strengths and weaknesses and integrate these results into management decision making to evaluate business opportunities and challenges.  This subject also incorporates learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, for you to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.  You will be introduced to: <ul><li>a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice </li><li>principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios </li><li>reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations </li><li>ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.</li></ul>

Approximately two-thirds of Australia&#39;s agricultural commodities are exported each year, generating $50 billion. This subject provides an understanding of historical developments, current status and future opportunities and challenges of the dominant agricultural and horticultural industries in Tasmania and Australia. Key factors involved in establishing new industries and the importance of comparative and competitive advantages to the ongoing success of existing industries in a competitive global market are considered. The concepts of supply chains, value chains, value adding and quality assurance, and food and fibre processing are introduced. Practical and tutorial sessions will involve guest speakers and group discussions.

Food and Fibre Production in a Global Market

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