Year 11 Primary Industries
Course Description
New Zealand is a country whose wealth depends mainly on the animal and plant products derived from its primary production. Students will use Agricultural and Horticultural Science knowledge and skills to be able to make informed decisions that enhance and sustain primary production for future generations. Students will explore what is grown and where in New Zealand and why they are grown/produced there. Students will explore concepts such as livestock health, nutrition and reproduction and how they impact the production of your product. As part of this unit, they will visit a farm to see these concepts in action. Students will also gain practical skills applicable for the primary sector such as wire knots, setting up temporary electric fences, preparing a seed bed for sowing, planting seedlings, setting up and using spray packs.
Learning Opportunities
In this course you will need to:
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Resources Required
1 x 2B5 exercise book
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of environmental sustainability in primary production management practices