Programs & Courses 2009
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FARM20003 Improving Sustainable Agricultural Production

Course details

This course will apply a systems approach to ecosystems management theory and practice, witha particular emphasis on sustainable grazing practices, water use efficiency and the importance of biodiversity. Climate and risk management, property management, catchment management, landcare and downstream and off-farm impacts will be studied, along with the principles of integrated pest management. Additional skills acquired will include networking and working in groups. An important feature of this course is that it will be developed and delivered in consultation with Nulloo Yumbah, Place of Indigenous Learning and Research, CQU.


Course at a glance
Career: Postgraduate
Credit points: 8
Requisites: Prereq for FARM 20002 and FARM 20003
Student Contribution Band: 2
EFTSL: 0.16667
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Course availability
Term Campus
This course is not offered for this handbook year
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