12 Agriculture and Horticultural Science 1

The course includes the study of the environmental impact of farming, reproductive techniques, livestock production, horticultural crop production. The practical component of this course animal nutrition and husbandry, among other practical farm tasks.

The subject builds on learning from Level 1 Agriculture, which emphasises how food and fibre is produced, along with the importance of the primary industries to the New Zealand economy will be gained through the learning.

There are five assessments in total. Two are externals (exams) and three are internally assessed.

This subject leads on to Agriculture and Horticultural Science at level 3 which is a University Approved subject. From there it leads to tertiary qualifications which can be undertaken at farm cadet schools, training colleges or (for the more academic students) universities.  There is a vast range and number of employment opportunities within the primary industries here in New Zealand and abroad. 

N.B. to study Agricultural or Horticultural Science at university it is recommended that a student studies Chemistry at Level 2.