BEX5060 · Challenges in global agribusiness

Overview

This unit examines commercial and economic issues surrounding agriculture and global food supply. You will explore world food supply and demand, the development of agriculture globally, the natural and market conditions that determine the nature of agricultural activity, along with the characteristics of agribusinesses that determine how well they perform. You will be introduced to key principles to the understanding and application of industry networks, value adding chains, product-market requirements, competition and innovation.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. relate commodity supply and input economics to present demands of the food processing industry combining this understanding with macro and micro nutrient requirements of society today, and predict commodity and input needs of future populations
2. debate the effects of trade, policy, food laws and regulation from a national and international perspective to identify how these structures can be applied to current and emerging risks and opportunities with respect to global food supply
3. synthesise an argument which identifies opportunities, risks, assets and liabilities of an element of the global food supply, summarising the impact of an innovative approach with respect to relevant commodities, policy, laws and regulations.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities. Please note, attendance at workshops is optional.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.