Smart Farming

Maximum Number of Students

25

Duration

1 Day 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

Year 7 – 10 Science and Geography

Description

Students explore how current and emerging technologies are transforming agriculture, from smart crop and livestock monitoring to automated harvesting and distribution. Using real-time sensor data and regional case studies, they investigate how environmental factors and local innovation shape farming practices.
A guided visit to a local agricultural site (location varies) connects theory with practice. Students then apply their learning in a fast-paced design sprint, developing solutions to real-world challenges drawn from the Yarra Ranges farming community

Learning Outcomes

  • Examine the impact of technology on modern agricultural practices and food production
  • Analyse real-time data to understand how environmental factors affect farming outcomes
  • Investigate local agricultural practices and their relevance to sustainable farming in different regions
  • Explore how location influences crop and livestock management through hands-on observations and data analysis
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of various technological innovations in improving agricultural efficiency and sustainability

Career Paths

  • Agricultural scientist
  • Farm management
  • Farm machinery
  • Agricultural engineer
  • Environmental management
  • Sustainability consultant
  • Data analyst

Tertiary Options

  • Certificate III in Horticulture
  • Certificate IV in Horticulture
  • Diploma of Agriculture
  • Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
  • Bachelor of Agriculture (Melb Uni / Latrobe / Deakin)

Before your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre work options for all of its programs. We suggest reviewing them and implementing to help familarise your students with the program.

After your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has post work options for all of its programs. Please review the links below to see what option will work best for your classes.