Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
The unit provides students with an overview of crop production and management. It includes agro-ecological aspects of fruit, vegetable and grain crop production in Australia and the growth and development of the major crop species. Principles underlying canopy and nutrient management, flowering and fruit development, yield formation and crop regulation are examined.
Summary
| Unit name | Crop Production |
| Unit code | KLA157 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Professor Alistair Gracie |
| 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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the key processes as they relate to crop production in Tasmania and Australia.
- Analyse key challenges in crop production in Australian farming systems
- Conduct glasshouse and laboratory experiments by applying scientific skills based on crop production and management.
- Communicate outcomes from crop management experiments to scientific audiences.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lecture, 2 x 50min lectures/week; Practical, 1 x 3hr Practical / week |
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| Assessment | Report 1 (30%)|Report 2 (30%)|Examination (40%) |
| 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. |
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