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Food and Fibre Production in a Global Market unit (KLA100)

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Location: Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

Over two thirds of Australia's agricultural commodities are exported each year. This unit provides an understanding of historical developments, current status and future opportunities and challenges of the dominant agricultural and horticultural industries in Tasmania and Australia. Key factors involved in establishing new industries and the importance of comparative and competitive advantages to the ongoing success of existing industries in a competitive global market are considered. The concepts of supply chains, value chains, value adding and quality assurance, and food and fibre processing are introduced. Students will undertake a 3-day residential study in North-West Tasmania during mid-semester break to examine the aforementioned aspects of Tasmania's diverse agricultural industries.

Summary

Unit name Food and Fibre Production in a Global Market
Unit code KLA100
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Discipline Agriculture and Food Systems
Coordinator Doctor Harriet Walker
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Describe Australian agricultural and horticultural industries from a historical, contemporary and future perspective
  • Conduct comparative and competitive advantage and SWOT analyses that appraise the growth and sustainability of agricultural industries
  • Identify innovative technologies, processes, and integration platforms in contemporary Australian agriculture

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
050101 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $3,382.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2 x 50 minute lectures weekly, 4 x 3 hr tutorials, 3.5 day residential course

AssessmentABARES Presentation (10%)|SWOT analysis (20%)|Industry Report (30%)|Final exam (40%)
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Textbooks

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