agr3ipm integrated crop management
INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT
AGR3IPM
2014
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.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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. |
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Epping, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study (2 x 1500 words) | 60 | |
| Industry report (1 x 2000 words) | 40 |