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Unit of Study AGRC3006 - Farm Planning (2026)

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Unit description

This unit exposes students to key planning techniques and technologies to manage the agricultural and natural capital of a farming system. They will develop knowledge in how to harness contextual factors for improved productivity, while also planning safeguards against climate and market variability.

Unit content

Module 1: Frameworks for working with agricultural and natural capital.

Module 2: Mapping geographic and agricultural elements.

Module 3: Digital technologies in agricultural planning.

Module 4: Implementation of sustainable practices.

Module 5: Climate data for farm decision making.

Module 6: Planning for profitability.

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

interpret the geographic and agricultural elements of a farming system

apply appropriate digital technologies to design a farm plan

evaluate data sources for evidence- based decision making in farm planning

justify proposed farming strategies using the production, environmental and economic benefits they generate.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Discussion board SR
Portfolio 40%
Portfolio 60%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Discussion board SR
Portfolio 40%
Portfolio 60%

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