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Start dates
- 10 Jul 2023
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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Subject details
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- Overview of Crop Production
- Crop Management Strategies
- Crop Planning and Establishment
- Crop Growth and Development
- Crop Nutrition
- Crop Nutrition and Water Requirements
- Crop Monitoring
- Agronomy
- Yield and Quality
- Market Analsys
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-AGR-ADG-2022
- TAS-AGR-ADG-2023
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
In this subject you will learn the principles of crop production, which include management of growth media, plant water requirements, and cultivar choice. You will explore plant establishment, growth characteristics, crop nutrition, cultural management, and methods of crop monitoring to achieve optimal crop growth and final yield. You will also investigate different management approaches and how they impact upon crop health and productivity.
This subject also builds on concepts of learning through practice from Year 1 by introducing you to more complex learning experiences including:
- discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences
- concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others
- the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice
- the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.
You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.
- Crop Production Plan (40%)
- Crop Trial Report (30%)
- Mind Map (30%)
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