Agriculture is the study of growing, maintaining and harvesting non-intensively managed crops and pastures, and breeding, grazing and managing animals. It includes the study of farming and producing unprocessed plant and animal products.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of livestock reproduction, the production of primary plant and animal products, and the theory and practice of farming. It also involves developing an ability to utilise current agricultural technology, techniques and practices.

Courses in Narrow Field 0501 Agriculture develop skills in:

• analysing current and future market conditions to determine which crops are grown and/or livestock raised
• identifying environmental factors affecting flock and herd health and productivity

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

050101  Agricultural Science
050103  Wool Science
050105  Animal Husbandry
050199  Agriculture, n.e.c.

Agricultural economics. This is included in Detailed Field 091901 Economics.
Farm management and agribusiness. These are included in Detailed Field 080321 Farm Management and Agribusiness.

Agricultural Science is the study of the non-intensive farming of animals and plants.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• broadacre production
• cropping and grazing systems
• dairying
• dryland farming systems

Vegetable gardening. This is included in Detailed Field 050301 Horticulture.

Wool Science is the study of producing, handling and classing wool and other fleece.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• fleece characteristics
• fleece producing animals
• wool identification, classification and handling
• greasy wool impurities
• shearing

Animal Husbandry is the study of the intensive management of animals, their training, handling, care, breeding and rearing.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• animal grooming
• artificial insemination and other breeding techniques
• beekeeping
• animal hygiene and nutrition
• zookeeping
• equine management

This detailed field includes all Agriculture not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• agricultural extension

Horticulture and Viticulture is the study of cultivating, propagating and producing intensively managed crops such as grapes and other fruits, vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs and plants.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the factors affecting plant propagation, growth and physiology. It also involves developing an ability to utilise current horticultural and viticultural technology, principles and practices.

Courses in Narrow Field 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture develop skills in:

• establishing and maintaining turf surfaces for various sporting and recreational facilities
• planting, pruning and maintaining shrubs, trees and grapevines
• propagating, cultivating and harvesting intensively managed crops

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

050301  Horticulture
050303  Viticulture

Maintaining and managing nature parks. This is included in Detailed Field 050901 Lands, Parks and Wildlife Management.

Horticulture is the study of cultivating, propagating and producing intensively managed crops such as fruits (except grapes), vegetables, flowers, foliage, trees, shrubs and plants.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• arboriculture
• greenkeeping
• plant culture and garden maintenance
• horticultural nursery practice
• plant propagation

Garden design. This is included in Detailed Field 040105 Landscape Architecture.
Viticulture. This is included in Detailed Field 050303 Viticulture.

Viticulture is the study of cultivating and managing grapevines.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• grapevine canopy management
• grapevine pruning systems
• vineyard establishment
• grapevine identification and selection
• wine and table grape production

Wine science. This is included in Detailed Field 019905 Food Science and Biotechnology.

Forestry Studies is the study of establishing, cultivating, harvesting and managing forests.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of sustainable forest management, and the establishment and maintenance of forest farms.

Courses in Narrow Field 0505 Forestry Studies develop skills in:

• assessing current forest resources and estimating future demand
• designing coupes and planning broadscale harvesting operations
• identifying, classifying and measuring trees and forests
• managing post-harvest rehabilitation programmes

This narrow field comprises the following detailed field:

050501  Forestry Studies

Forestry Studies is the study of establishing, cultivating, harvesting and managing forests.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• forest cultivation and maintenance
• forest management
• forest mensuration and inventory
• timber harvesting

Fisheries Studies is the study of breeding, rearing, harvesting, handling, and managing fish and other aquatic resources.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of sustainable fisheries management and commercial fisheries operations.

Courses in Narrow Field 0507 Fisheries Studies develop skills in:

• harvesting and handling fish and other aquatic resources
• monitoring and maintaining water quality
• identifying, preventing and controlling diseases of aquatic resources
• monitoring and ensuring compliance with fisheries regulations and standards

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

050701  Aquaculture
050799  Fisheries Studies, n.e.c.

Operating fishing vessels. This is included in Detailed Field 031705 Marine Craft Operation.

Aquaculture is the study of breeding, rearing, harvesting, handling and processing fish and other aquatic resources.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• feeding and maintaining aquatic stock
• principles of aquaculture production
• stocking and sampling fisheries

This detailed field includes all Fisheries Studies not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• fisheries compliance

Environmental Studies is the study of the relationships between living organisms and the natural, rural, industrial and urban environments. It includes the study of the impact humans have upon the natural environment.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the scientific aspects of the environment and the procedures required to establish an environmentally sustainable society. It also involves developing an understanding of how physical, economic, social and technological factors effect the environment.

Courses in Narrow Field 0509 Environmental Studies develop skills in:

• applying the principles and practices of managing natural ecosystems
• assessing the impact of humans on the environment
• preparing environmental impact statements
• identifying, evaluating and analysing environmental issues of current and future significance

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

050901  Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
050999  Environmental Studies, n.e.c.

Land, Parks and Wildlife Management is the study of managing land, parkland, marine and coastal zone parks, and wildlife.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• flora and fauna management
• land and water management
• land rehabilitation
• natural resource inventory and appraisal

This detailed field includes all Environmental Studies not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• environmental impact assessment
• environmental science
• land conservation
• soil conservation

This narrow field includes all Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies not elsewhere classified.

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

059901  Pest and Weed Control
059999  Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.e.c.

Pest and Weed Control is the study of controlling noxious plants, animals, insects and fungi.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• fumigation techniques
• integrated pest and weed control
• pest and weed identification
• plant disease control
• plant protection programmes

This detailed field includes all Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• irrigation