Bachelor of Commerce and Science - Agricultural Innovation in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago

The Agricultural Innovation program cultivates tomorrow's agricultural leaders. While emphasizing science and technology, it also provides insights into agriculture's wider economic, social, cultural, and environmental dimensions.
Official forecasts predict 50,000 new skilled positions in agriculture by 2050. This initiative prepares graduates with specialized yet versatile expertise for careers in agriculture and rural industries.
The curriculum addresses critical agricultural challenges affecting food production, security, safety, and standards. It examines transformative agricultural innovations needed to address climate extremes, emissions, and resource degradation. Instruction centers on production systems that ensure global food security amid rising demand. Students discover how innovation serves economic, social, and ethical objectives - enhancing food value while minimizing environmental harm. Indigenous perspectives on agriculture and Māori contributions to the primary sector form an integral part of the program, offering ethical principles and engagement frameworks.