Primezone Academy
Food, Fibre & Agriculture Courses
Primary and Secondary Lessons
Students will learn about the innovative ways drone technology and AI in agriculture are used to improve efficiency, sustainability and precision farming practices and how they are driving the food and fibre industry into the 21st century.
Free
Students will investigate the properties and sustainability of materials including cardboard and explore the importance of sustainable forest management to produce wood pulp for the manufacture of cardboard.
Free
In this course, students will look into Facts and Figures about the Australian Red Meat Processing Industry and why Meat Matters.
Free
This course by Forest Learning is designed to allow students to engage in a series of experimental and research activities in order to develop their knowledge of soil characteristics and properties.
Free
This unit is designed to introduce to students some of the management decisions and advantages of incorporating agroforestry into a farming enterprise. Agroforestry aims to achieve the dual purpose of improving the sustainability of the farm land.
Free
Forest Learning has developed this unit in conjunction with the Geography Teachers Association of Victoria (GTAV) to assist geography teachers to explore Australian forests using innovative spatial and VR technologies including ForestVRTM
Free
Students will examine and compare the wood properties of different types of trees. They will learn how to measure the oven dried moisture content of wood in the laboratory, and be able to apply this when selecting appropriate uses for timber.
Free
Students will examine and compare different forest types. They will learn how to identify major tree types and understand how they are used, what ecosystem services they provide, and the professional role of Foresters in managing forests.
Free
Pork is the name we give to meat that comes from domestic pigs. It is widely believed to be the most commonly consumed meat worldwide. This course consists of five online lessons.
Free
Sugarcane, One Plant Many Products. Cane growers produce more than just sugar. From cattle feed to garden mulch, sugarcane has many uses throughout our community.
Free
Wine Australia's new course all about the wine industry and the various wine regions of Australia. The course looks at the industry, challenges faced by growers, wine styles and markets.
Free
In this unit, students will be learning about the horticulture industry and, in particular, protected cropping. Develop your understanding of how the conditions for crop growth can be controlled for successful farming and about the challenges faced.
Free
Plants not only bring colour and shade to our lives. They help improve our physical and mental health as well! Discover how bringing plants into our homes and environment can make life better for everyone.
Free
National Farmer Federation National Ag Day and how to implement the program in schools.
Free
Nuffield Scholar presentation of new models for food and fibre education in Australia
Free