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Overview
This Analysis of New Zealand Agricultural Systems course at Massey University was developed with the support of the Fertiliser Association of New Zealand (FANZ). The course will:
- introduce the participants to the scale and operation of agriculture and its importance within New Zealand
- provide a framework for appreciating ‘systems’
- provide an understanding of major drivers that have continued to shape New Zealand's agricultural systems.
The course will also highlight how a rural professional can engage and communicate with a farmer. It will reinforce that while systems are complex, there are common ways of describing them and that potential changes at a system level have multiple impacts and multiple solutions.
Learning outcomes
- Describe systems concepts and apply these to a farm system.
- Explain key factors that shape farm systems.
- Identify issues unique to different farm systems.
Programme Structure
Course content and structure:
- Online quiz: Farm systems concepts and components
- Interview: Compare and contrast different farm systems and outline further steps to better understand the farm systems.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- To register your interest, contact the university.
Language
English
Credits
5 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Agriculture Horticulture and Crop Science View 6 other Short Courses in Horticulture and Crop Science in New ZealandWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is suited to students or professionals holding a bachelor’s degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
2000 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 NZD for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
2000 NZD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 NZD for the full programme during 2 months.
Funding
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