AGRC1001 - Alternative Farming Systems (2020)

This unit explores key components of farming systems such as soil health and plant and animal productivity. Farming systems as part of the landscape in a geographic and human context will be introduced. Different farming styles and alternative farming systems will be discussed.  Students will investigate a range of regenerative approaches and the demands on human capacity.

• Overview of key components of farming systems (water, soil, plants and animals)
• Influence of climate, soils and topography on farming landscapes
• The context of any farming system, including geography, population and infrastructure
• Alternative farming systems (such as organic, holistic, regenerative and permaculture)
• Pest, nutrient and disease management
• Management requirements and human capacity on farms

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.

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