This unit provides students with an understanding of the major agronomic aspects necessary for the sustainable production of grains crops in Australia, including cereals, pulses (legumes) and oilseeds. Topics include a grains industry overview, crop morphology and physiology, plant breeding and adaptation, plant nutrition, soil characterisation, health and management, tillage systems, water management and precision agriculture. Off-campus students will be required to attend the equivalent of a four-day residential school to cover practical aspects of the unit. On-campus students will have lectures in place of the residential school.