7–10Agriculture Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2024)
The new Agriculture Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Agriculture Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 5
Identify and select plants for agricultural production
Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ plant-based enterprises
Explain suitable plant species for specific enterprises, climates and markets
Describe the structure of plants and explain their function in relation to an agricultural plant enterprise
Investigate and describe soil quality indicators including abiotic and biotic properties
Implement soil management operations for plant-based enterprises
Investigate and describe the calendar of operations for a plant production cycle
Evaluate and explain the timing and impact of operations in a plant production cycle
Identify risks and demonstrate safe work practices in the management of plant enterprises
Identify and describe resources required to establish plant enterprises
Investigate and apply a range of propagation techniques
Select and apply technologies and processes to establish a plant enterprise
Manage and monitor growth and development of agricultural plants
Identify and describe common plant pests and diseases
Evaluate the role of microorganisms and invertebrates and their effect on plant production
Investigate strategies for the management and control of plant pests and diseases
Justify the selection of technologies and processes used to collect and manage data during plant production
Investigate and describe how emerging technologies influence changes to industry practices
Create written texts to explain and evaluate factors that influence plant production processes and practices
Explain the steps from the farm gate to the consumer for selected agricultural plant products
Describe current and emerging technologies used in traceability for plants and plant products
Evaluate the need for traceability of plants and plant products, including disease prevention, market access and ethical considerations
Investigate market specifications and availability for seasonal agricultural plant products
Assess the quality of plant products based on identified market specifications
Analyse ways that consumers can influence change in plant production and distribution practices to improve sustainability, increase food security and minimise waste