10 Agricultural & Horticultural Science
10AGH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.
PrerequisitesNone.
A practical introduction to horticultural, agricultural and agribusiness in New Zealand.
This half-year course covers BOTH agriculture and horticulture.
Combination of outside and classroom activities.
Day trips to farms, orchards, packhouses and agribusinesses:
Photo: Pin point maturity testing
Course outline:
- Livestock management.
- Plant management.
- Soil Science.
- Plant propagation.
If you have further questions about the subject, please email Mr Davie [email protected]
Photo: Smart butter company
Photo: Dairy farm visit.
Course Overview
Term 1
Day trip to kiwifruit, blueberry, avocado and hemp manufacturing company
Watermelon harvest.
Planting out and growing fodder.
Harvesting a cereal cop and manufacturing of flour and porridge.
Germination and growing a crop.
Term 2
Day trip to beef, lamb and deer farm.
Preparing a glasshouse crop.
Grafting of scion and rootstock.
Plant physiology.
Pathway
11 Agricultural and Horticultural Science, 11 Science
The primary sector which includes Agriculture and Horticulture is worth over 45 billions dollars to New Zealand.
Industry is seeking talent and willing to pay.
The demand for roles are far greater than the numbers being trained.
People have got to eat and New Zealand adds value to food that the world is willing to pay for.
Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer, Marketing Specialist, Farm Assistant, Data Analyst, Science Technician, Communications Professional, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Environmental Scientist, Beekeeper, Arborist, Food Technologist, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Landscaper, Gardener, Farmer/Farm Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Biosecurity Officer
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