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 |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 50 minute lectures weekly, 4 x 3 hr tutorials, 3.5 day residential course |
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| Assessment | ABARES Presentation (10%)|SWOT analysis (20%)|Industry Report (30%)|Final exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
No text books are required for this unit |
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