Year 10 Rural Studies
Agriculture and horticulture is concerned primarily with soils, plants and animals. People
work with these under varying conditions of weather in a variety of climates. To assist with
producing agricultural and horticultural products machines, buildings, fertilisers, chemicals,
advisory help and services are used. The study of agriculture and horticulture therefore includes
a study of soils, plant production, animals, farm safety, farm layout and the marketing of these
products.
As a unit of study at secondary school level, agriculture and horticulture has value for all whose
work will bring them into contact either directly or indirectly in some measure with New Zealand
primary industries .
It has special significance for :-
· Those who will later farm land.
· Those who will take up careers in applied Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences .
· Those who will become technicians in Agricultural and Horticultural Research Laboratories and factories .
· Those who will work in stock and station agencies or firms servicing Agriculture and Horticulture.
work with these under varying conditions of weather in a variety of climates. To assist with
producing agricultural and horticultural products machines, buildings, fertilisers, chemicals,
advisory help and services are used. The study of agriculture and horticulture therefore includes
a study of soils, plant production, animals, farm safety, farm layout and the marketing of these
products.
As a unit of study at secondary school level, agriculture and horticulture has value for all whose
work will bring them into contact either directly or indirectly in some measure with New Zealand
primary industries .
It has special significance for :-
· Those who will later farm land.
· Those who will take up careers in applied Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences .
· Those who will become technicians in Agricultural and Horticultural Research Laboratories and factories .
· Those who will work in stock and station agencies or firms servicing Agriculture and Horticulture.