Year 10 Agriculture and Horticulture - Ahuwhenua me te Ahuone

Year 10 Agriculture Course

This one-term course delves into the diverse primary industries in New Zealand. Thanks to the country's varied climatic conditions and extensive coastline, New Zealand can produce a wide range of products, including avocados, kiwifruit, grapes, mussels, salmon, beef, dairy cows, chickens, pigs, and pine trees. Students will explore the cultivation and production of these products, gaining insights into the specific regions where they thrive.

We will explore the structure of soil and its impact on the growth of primary products. Students will examine why certain crops and animals thrive in different regions of New Zealand and how the unique characteristics of each region influence agricultural practices. Students will have the opportunity to sample various primary products as we discuss consumer preferences and the innovations that have transformed the agriculture industry.

Students will investigate the conditions necessary for seed germination. After germinating their own seeds, we will grow them both outdoors and in our small hydroponic kits to compare growth in different environments.

This course will broaden your understanding of primary products that are produced in New Zealand.