There is a critical need to produce food and fibre more efficiently and in a more sustainable manner. There are currently rapid changes in the agricultural sector, largely due to developments in agricultural technology (digital agriculture). This extended major provides knowledge in both the traditional agricultural science areas as well as the emerging data-intensive agricultural technologies.
You'll learn to
integrate agricultural knowledge with skills in geographic information systems (GIS), programming and data analysis to guide decision making for improved agricultural productivity
be critical thinkers who are scientifically skilled and able to address global challenges such as climate change and increasing demand for food and fibre
assess how climate, soils, plants, animals and farm management practices influence agricultural production
evaluate how agricultural trade and commodity marketing can be applied to manage price risk
Career Pathways
The Agricultural Science and Technology extended major trains you with the scientific and problem-solving abilities required for the many career opportunities in agriculture including (but not limited to):
'AgTech'/Digital Agriculture
Precision Agriculture
Agricultural Research
Advisor/Consultant
Agribusiness
Farming