Hobart
Introduction
The unit explores theoretical and practical technologies and innovations applicable to extensive and intensive animal and plant production systems. These technologies and innovations address current productivity and sustainability challenges and include topics such as precision farming and spray technologies, communication and decisions support technologies, carbon, water and irrigation management. Students will also gain an understanding of the type of innovations required to manage future challenges to agricultural and horticultural industries, especially those associated with the potential impacts of climate variability and change. Students will explore the policy and regulatory frameworks that may influence the development and uptake of new technologies and innovations.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Agricultural Technology and Innovation |
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| Unit code | KLA316 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
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| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KLA533
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 26 lectures; 39 hours tutorials/practicals |
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| Assessment | 2-hr theory exam (40%), assignments (60%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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