Agriculture and Horticulture

 

The Year 9 and 10 Ag Hort modules have been raising salmon from eggs until they are ready to be released into the Oreti River. 

Watch Channel 39's coverage of the event here. 

 

 

 

Agriculture and Horticulture

 

YEAR 9

Soils
Practical gardening

Plant propagation
Land Use and farming systems

Farmed animals described

 

YEAR 10

Soils and Fertilisers

Plant propagation

Land Use and farming systems

Animal husbandry 

Electric fencing
Carry out an investigation – plant growth

 

Primary Industries

YEAR 11

Primary Industries

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Soils and Fertilisers

Electric Fencing – temporary and permanent

Carry out an investigation- plant growth

 

Year 12 

Weather and Climate 

Electric Fencing – temporary and permanent
Water systems

Agrichemical personal protective equipment

Work placement – one day per week

Health and Safety in the workplace

Year 13

Weed identification and control

Electric Fencing Theory
Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production

Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product