The Goulburn Murray Irrigation District is one of the most important agricultural areas in Australia. Annually the area contributes approximately $2.2 billion to the economy. There is a bright future and career options are unlimited. So if you are interested start building your knowledge bank today. Students are to cover a range of topics from both Agriculture and Horticulture that really suit their own interests.
Horticulture:
Plant Nutrition
Plant propagation
Indigenous plants
Agriculture:
Best management irrigation practices
Plant production (pasture, cropping and orchard production)
Animal production (dairy, sheep and beef production)
Different Breeds for different needs and Paddock to plate
Technology (e.g. assisted breeding techniques, genetically modified crops, global position systems and irrigation technology)
VCE Agriculture/ Horticulture
VCE Biology
VCE Environmental Studies Possible Careers: Environmental Management, Agronomy, Advisory services, veterinary science, Farm owner, contractors, Farm management, Nutritionists, feed and seed company reps etc.