Hobart
Introduction
The unit explores theoretical and practical technologies and innovations applicable to agricultural production systems. These technologies and innovations address current productivity and sustainability challenges and include topics such as technologies and innovations for precision farming 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 factors that may influence the development and uptake of new technologies and innovations.
Summary
| Unit name | Agricultural Technology and Innovation |
| Unit code | KLA533 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Professor Caroline Mohammed |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 |
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- On-campus
Off-Campus- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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
- Discuss innovative technologies to mitigate agricultural production risks, increase efficiency, financial gain and sustainability.
- Evaluate challenges to the uptake of innovative technologies in agriculture.
- Communicate scientific information to assist with decision making about the development of innovative agricultural production systems.
Fee Information
Unit fee information for 2027 will be available in September.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3-hour weekly tutorial or field trip |
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| Assessment | Presentation of innovative technologies (15%)|Digital agriculture knowledge application (20%)|Online quizzes to reinforce learnings from field trips. Weeks 4,6,9 and 11 (25%)|Take home examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings are those provided by the Unit Coordinator |
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