BAppSc Agricultural Innovation

Course Overview This course explores the critical innovations required to address the major challenges facing modern agriculture, from food security and climate change to environmental sustainability. You will learn how to apply cutting-edge scientific and technological solutions to advance economic and societal goals within food production systems. The curriculum is uniquely framed by Māori perspectives, providing an ethical foundation for engagement in the primary sector. Key Program Highlights Strategies to mitigate climate change impacts and reduce agriculture's environmental footprint Analysis of the entire agricultural process from production to ensuring food security Methods to increase the nutritional and monetary value of food through innovation Integration of Māori perspectives and knowledge into agricultural practices and ethics Focus on solving real-world problems like soil degradation, water quality, and extreme weather