Unit Code: AGE566

Unit Name: Agriculture for Engineers

Description: Agricultural Engineering technologists are expected to have background knowledge of the basic fundamental concepts in agronomic production and basic livestock management, including Integrated farming systems & management. Students will also learn the basics of soil sampling methods, soil testing (soil pH Testing), basic knowledge on different crop types & soil nutrients, Agronomic practices of common crops, IPM Practices, BAF role to Fiji?s Economy and Livestock management practices in ruminant and monogastrics animals.

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Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Minimum Entry Requirement of the programme

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1