Unit
This unit introduces the principles of crop protection and plant biosecurity. It develops your understanding by exploring the roles of pests, pathogens and weeds in agricultural systems. The unit examines these threats not only in terms of their individual and interactive impacts, but also in how they can be managed within productive farming systems and across the value chain. It also covers the principles and practices of plant biosecurity, focusing on good agricultural practices and strategies to prevent the introduction of new pests and pathogens.