Agricultural Systems
Agricultural Systems is an integrative discipline that tries to combine our understanding of the parts of the farm into a larger understanding of how the parts interact with each other and the wider worlds of nature and economics. Ag systems research and teaching has a long history at UNE, with the visionary, pioneering work by Prof Bill McClymont laying the ground work for our modern understanding of "agro-ecosystems".
Why Study Agricultural Systems at UNE?
With ready access to a wide variety of agricultural and natural land uses, and a broad range of climates, UNE offers a unique opportunity to study and carry out research. Staff are friendly and dedicated, with up-to-date knowledge of their field, strong industry links and a desire to get out into the paddocks, sheds, bush and creeks of the region to look, listen and learn.
The School has extensive links to the full range of farming sectors in Australia as well as being a leader in international agricultural research and development, especially in South-East Asia and Africa. Further information is available on our International Development page.
Bachelor of Agriculture Bachelor of Science with Honours Graduate Certificate in Agriculture AGFD200 - Barley to Beer: Food Security (New for 2016) AGRO311 - Plant Protection AGSY410 - Problem Solving in Farm Systems ANPR321 - Animal Function, Health and Welfare ECON221 - Environment and Food: Economic perspectives ECON223 - Farm and Resource Management EM311 - Land Assessment for Sustainable Use ERS501- Applied Research Skills in Environmental and Rural Science HORT510 - Advanced Horticulture MM110 - Introduction to Marketing PA335/435 - Precision Agriculture SC500 - Research Methods in the Sciences SOIL222/422 - Soil Science A diverse range of on-farm and off-farm career opportunities exist for people with training in agricultural systems in the areas of: Suggestions for new links are welcome (email to: paul.kristiansen@une.edu.au). State and federal research and extension agencies Cooperative Research Centres Research and Development CorporationsUndergraduate
Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Animal Science
Bachelor of Rural ScienceBachelor Honours
Postgraduate Coursework
Master of Science in AgriculturePostgraduate Research
AGRO321 - Crop Production
AGRO522 - Integrated Weed Management
AGRO501 - Organic Agriculture - Principles and Practice
AGRO514 - Plant Biosecurity
AGSY430 - International Agricultural Systems
SOIL310 - Soils, Pollution and the Environment
SOIL311 - Productive Soil Systems
SOIL431/531 - Soils for Sustainable EcosystemsRD&E organisations
Natural resource management
Contacts
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For further information about studying Agricultural Systems, contact:
Paul Kristiansen
Associate Professor in Agricultural Systems
Agronomy and Soil Science
School of Environmental and Rural Science
University of New England
Armidale NSW 2351
Phone: +61 2 6773 2962
Fax:+61 2 6773 3238
Email: paul.kristiansen@une.edu.au