Bachelor of Agriculture - Plant Production

The University of New England

With UNE's Bachelor of Agriculture, you will gain practical, production-oriented, specialist skills. You will have the paddock-ready skills and knowledge to solve problems and adapt to future challenges as a professional. Choose a major from one of three production-based options - animal, plant, and mixed farming - to gain a specialisation allowing you to enter the agricultural industry with expert knowledge and a technical skillset in the productive management of agriculutral landscapes. With a Bachelor of Agriculture from UNE you will be well positioned to gain employment across a range of agricultural industries, and fit for the future.UNE's three-year Bachelor of Agriculture will equip you with the sought-after knowledge and practical skillset that agricultural industries need in a rapidly changing world. You will develop a solid understanding of science-based agricultural systems and essential practical skills to manage farm enterprises towards success within the industry.High achievers within the Bachelor of Agriculture have the option of undertaking a year of research in the Bachelor of Science with Honours in an area relevant to Animal Science and/or Agronomy. Honours students complete a research project and dissertation. Graduates have the opportunity to continue research through a research master's degree or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Studying an agriculture-based course at UNE offers you the opportunity to:Gain formal practical experience in agricultural enterprises and apply coursework theory to workplace situations during your studies to improve your employability as a graduate.Access the latest agricultural techniques and technology at our innovative SMART Farms. With eight properties covering 3,655 hectares, including farms within minutes of campus and a commercial scale feedlot, the UNE SMART Farms are diverse and valuable teaching and research resources that you will utilise during your course. The farms support a range of disciplines including grazing and intensive livestock, cropping, pastures, poultry, genetics, and precision agriculture.Further develop your knowledge through field trips to our commercial partners.Learn hands-on through our world class facilities including our state-of-the-art glasshouses and animal housing and handling facilities to learn skills and techniques that you will use throughout your working life.

Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law

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