10 Agricultural & Horticultural Science
10AGH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.
PrerequisitesNone.
A practical introduction to agricultural and horticultural science. This half-year course includes:
- Outside activities.
- All-day trip to farm and orchard.
- Livestock production.
- Vegetable production.
If you have further questions about the subject, please email Mr Davie [email protected]
Course Overview
Term 1
Vegetable production.
All day trip to farm and orchard.
Term 2
Livestock production.
Vegetable production.
Sheep and shearing.
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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