Courses & Units
Dairy Farm Systems KLA513
This unit runs Monday 24/1/22 to Friday 25/2/22 and Monday 11/7/22 to Friday 12/8/22
Introduction
This unit introduces the different types of dairy farming systems and the internal and external alignment of these with production-oriented business practices and value creation. Farming systems are both complex and dynamic and a holistic management approach requires an understanding of the system within the context of societal expectations regarding animal welfare, natural resource management, environmental concerns, and social license. In this unit you will learn what these expectations are and how to plan for and manage these while still creating a sustainable competitive advantage. You will also learn the fundamentals of strategic communication with internal and external parties, and how to work positively with the media. This unit also considers data management and automation. This unit’s content will introduce you to: 1. The impact of intensification on dairy farm systems. 2. Social license - a. Sustainable Natural Resource Management. b. Animal welfare: the law and societal expectations. 3. Communication and working with the media. 4. The role of data management and automation within an intensive farm business. In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit fosters learning through practice and its application to specific business settings. The content of this unit and other units undertaken in this course will support the development of a personal and business portfolio.
Summary
| Unit name | Dairy Farm Systems |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA513 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Alexander Malherbe |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the impact of the intensification on the farm systems and the implications for natural resources, animal welfare and business expansion.
- Identify legal requirements and risks for a proposed dairy farm systems change
- Plan a business development to a dairy farming system considering financial, legal and social license risks.
- Develop a communications strategy around a farm systems change with you as the industry's representative
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Quizzes (15%)|Propose a Farm systems expansion (35%)|Analyse and report on Farm Data (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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