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Identical coursesAgricultural Economics - South African Agriculture (B-KUL-I0V76A)
English
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Second term
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Universiteit StellenboschAims
This course deals with a holistic approach of South African agriculture and therefore it is expected that students can situate, analysis, interpret and understand the different aspects of the South African agriculture in a broad local and international context. Based on this knowledge students have to understand the agriculture policies, market tendencies and price setting of agricultural products and the mechanism behind.
~ All information in this ECTS-file is based on the information provided by our partner institution. Minor changes to the content might occur. ~
~ This course is the same as SUN 15504-234 ~
Previous knowledge
No specific prerequisites.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: landbouwkunde (Leuven) (Major gewasproductie) 120 ects.
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering (Leuven) (Major Subject: Plant Production Systems) 120 ects.
Activities
6 ects. Agricultural Economics - South African Agriculture (B-KUL-I0V76a)
Content
Course content
1. Structure and properties of agricultural farms
- Production related aspects
- Use of resources
2. Agriculture and economical aspects
3. Institutional aspects
4. International context
5. Agricultural policies
6. Marketing of agricultural products and prize setting in agriculture
Course material
Class notes are available in English