Farming for the 21st Century

Category Unit of work
Subjects & Topics "Biology"
Year Levels Year 11, Year 12
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This document is a student guide with activities which investigates and highlights the range of developing technologies which are transforming agricultural management and production. Students study a range of technologies and analyse their impact on agricultural industries. 

Chapter titles include:

  • Issues relating to research and development including funding sources, patents, plant breeders’ rights, animal welfare, legislation and contracts.

  • New technologies which may assist agricultural industries: satellite technologies, computer technologies, biotechnologies, electronic identification systems and robotics

  • Methods that companies use to market new technological developments.

  • The reason for adopting technologies in agriculture.

  • The need for research in the development of agricultural technologies

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