LEARNING OBJECTIVES1. Understand what agriculture and horticulture industries involve.
2. Explain where and why agriculture/horticulture enterprises are located where they are. (topography, climate, soil conditions, tradition and location to markets). 3. Discuss the importance of agriculture/horticulture to the New Zealand economy. 4 Classify production systems into intensive, semi extensive and extensive. 5. List the main inputs and outputs for a number of agricultural and horticultural systems. 6. Discuss a range of agriculture/horticulture environmental issues and relate these to trees for survival. (soil erosion, water pollution, riparian management, revegetation) 7. List a range of agriculture/horticulture career opportunities. |
Agriculture in New ZealandJobs in AgricultureProducts of AgricultureTypes of Agriculture |