Agricultural Sciences
Agricultural Sciences is the study of the relationship between soils, plants and animals in the production and processing of food, fibre, fuel and other agricultural products. Only a few selected agricultural secondary schools and Colleges in South Africa offer this subject. These schools usually have an economic farming unit which provides sufficient agronomic and livestock material for demonstrations and training purposes.
Purpose
Learners develop an awareness of the management and care of the environment, the humane treatment of animals, and agricultural indigenous knowledge and practices, and develop problem-solving mechanisms in the field of agriculture.
Curriculum
- Soil Science
- Plant Studies
- Animal Studies
- Agricultural Economics
- Basic Agricultural Chemistry
- Basic Genetics and Biological Concepts
- Sustainable Natural Resource Utilization
- Agro-ecology
Should I take this subject?
There are only a few schools and Agricultural Colleges offering this subject. This subject would suit someone who is interested in going into the field of Agriculture.
Careers
Careers related to this subject can be found in the Fields of Plant and Animal as well as Sciences.
Agricultural Management Practices
Agricultural Management Practices is the study of ways to cultivate, process and market food and other agricultural products. Certain secondary schools in South Africa offer agriculture as a formal subject. There are also special agricultural high schools in the provinces where pupils are required to take one or more agricultural subjects. These schools usually have a balanced economic farming unit which provides sufficient agronomic and livestock material for demonstrations and training purposes.
Purpose
The subject is designed to provide learners with a sound practice-orientated base that combines theoretical and practical skills in a way that also incorporates learners with special educational needs (LSEN).
Curriculum
- Crop Production and Crop Management
- Soil and Water Management
- Product Harvesting and Quality Control
- Animal Production and Animal Management Aspects
- Farm Management and Evaluation
- Value Adding, Processing and Producer Organisations
- Agri-tourism, Business Planning and Entrepreneurship
Should I take this subject?
There are only a few schools and a number of Agricultural Colleges offering this subject. This subject would suit someone who is interested in going into the field of Agriculture.
Careers
Careers related to this subject can be found in the Fields of Plant and Animal as well as Sciences.
Agricultural Technology
Agricultural Technology focuses on technology used in agriculture. The subject covers the knowledge of how processes, tools, equipment, structures and skills are utilized by farmers, to cultivate agricultural land and produce food and products, through various production processes. Only a few selected agricultural secondary schools and Colleges in South Africa offer this subject. These schools usually have an economic farming unit which provides sufficient agronomic and livestock material for demonstrations and training purposes.
Purpose
The subject Agricultural Technology exposes learners to knowledge and skills relevant within the agricultural and farming environment. Learners will identify and solve technological problems in an Agricultural environment using critical, innovative and creative thinking skills.
Curriculum
- Safety
- Structural materials
- Energy
- Construction process
- Tools and equipment
- Irrigation and water supply
- Communication
- Drawings
- Measurement, calculations and calibrations
Should I take this subject?
There are only a few schools and a number of Agricultural Colleges offering this subject. This subject would suit someone who is interested in going into the field of Agriculture.
Careers
This subject provides an opportunity to access careers in Agri Economics Agricultural Sciences Farm Management, Forestry, Botany, Horticulture, Food Technology, Food Sciences, Viticulture and many others. Careers related to this subject can be found in the Fields of Plant and Animal as well as Sciences.