agr3ipm integrated crop management
INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT
AGR3IPM
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will extend and apply knowledge of agronomy and agricultural enterprises to the management of agricultural systems. The place of 'organic' and 'biodynamic' farming in an integrated model will be considered. Students will examine the interrelationships between technology, production efficiency and sustainability using simulation software. Attention will be paid to the management of production enterprises, including broad-acre cereal cropping and grazing pastures; use of genetically-modified crops in agricultural systems; pest management and their economic impact on farm enterprises, local markets and international trade. Students will analyse integrated crop management information to set management priorities; prepare and present concise industry-ready reports; and develop skills in recognising and reflecting on ethical, social and environmental issues applicable to crop management.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGary Clark
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Fertiliser Essentials | Recommended | Brouwer, D 2006 | NSW DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, NSW. |
Readings | Field Crop Herbicide Guide | Recommended | Chambers, A & Dean, N 2004 | KONDININ GROUP, CLOVERDALE, W.A. |
Readings | Internet field days : helpding farmers to make better decisions | Recommended | Patton, L, Rees, H 2007 | RURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, BARTON, A.C.T. |
Readings | Interpreting soil test results : what do all the numbers mean? | Recommended | Hazelton, P & Murphy, B 2007 | CSIRO PUBLISHING, COLLINGWOOD, VICTORIA. |
Readings | Sustainable Pastures In Marginal Environments | Recommended | Li, G 2007 | CSIRO PUBLISHING, COLLINGWOOD, VICTORIA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify principle aspects of crop management and apply concepts to crop yield and crop quality.
- Activities:
- Students will further their understanding of crop management through lectures, on-farm practical sessions and case studies applying new techniques and technology to various agronomic situations and the afeect passed the farm gate. Group interaction with industry and advisory bodies such as Southern Farming Systems will help consolidate knowlegde and confidence in the students' decisions. Issues of quality throughout the supply chain will be included.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Analyse integrated crop management information to set management priorities
- Activities:
- Students in groups will use a variety of technology and sensing equipment in the field and supply chain to analyse critical parameters. They will then formulate management priorities and present them in both written and oral form.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Prepare and present concise industry-ready reports, focused on management priorities
- Activities:
- From the information gathered above, students will prepare and present professional reports. These will be done in consultation with other students, staff and industry personnel.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Recognise and reflect on ethical, social and environmental issues applicable to crop management from both a local and global perspective
- Activities:
- Issues both on-farm and passed the farm gate in quality, logistics and environmental aspects will be considerd by case study. Discussion of findings and arguments will be undertaken in tutorials.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Epping, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGary Clark
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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Case Study (2 x 1500 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Industry report (1 x 2000 words) | 40 | 03, 04 |