BASIC AGROTECHNOLOGY

About this Course

  • 14 students enrolled
  • 4 instructors

Course Description

The course is an introduction to the agriculture industry in Malaysia, discussing its challenges, current and future direction. Emphasis is given on crop cultivation practices, livestock production and current technology in modern farming such as precision agriculture and big data application. Exposure to agropreneurship and agri e-commerce business are also covered in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Describe the application of technology in crop cultivation and e-commerce business.
2 ) Perform the fieldwork activities involved in the cultivation of crops.
3 ) Explain the fundamental knowledge of agricultural science and agropreneurship.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 5 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

1.1 Definition and concept of agriculture
1.2 Science and agriculture
1.3 Agriculture as an industry

2.1 Types of agriculture in Malaysia
2.2 Trends of agriculture in Malaysia
2.3 Challenges for Malaysian agriculture

3.1 Crop seeds
3.2 Soil and plant nutrition
3.3 Cropping system
3.4 Crop protection
3.5 Good agricultural practices (GAP) and MyGAP certification

4.1 Breeds of livestock
4.2 Livestock facilities
4.3 Management practices
4.4 Feeding practices
4.5 Animal health

5.1 Soil-less agriculture
5.2 Hi-tech mechanization in agriculture
5.3 Precision agriculture
5.4 Big data technology application in agriculture

6.1 Introduction to agropreneurship
6.2 Type of agro-based business
6.3 Post-harvest technology
6.4 E-commerce in agricultural marketing

Our Instructor

NUR AZIEMAH BINTI JASNI

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kota Kinabalu

ROS ANIZAH BINTI MI'AD

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Mukah 2

NOOR AZIMAH BINTI DARUS

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

TS. DR. ROZLIANAH FITRI BINTI SAID

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kota Kinabalu

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : This course would benefit anyone to learn the fundamental knowledge of agricultural science and agropreneurship. Even if one does not have an experience or knowledge in agriculture, after completing this course, he should be able to discover the application of current technology in modern farming in crop cultivation and e-commerce business.

A2 : Yes, in this course, students are exposed to conducting vegetable cultivation projects with hydroponics or aquaponics systems.