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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

309715 (v.2) Agricultural Commodity Marketing 402

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Area: Department of Agribusiness and Wine Science
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 5.0
Lecture: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s): 303252 (v.5) Commodity Trading and Risk Management 202
AND
312371 (v.1) International Agricultural Trade 202
Syllabus: Provides a broad understanding of commodity marketing concepts, the critical role commodity marketing plays in the profitable operation of farming businesses, and how marketing can be used by farmers in running businesses. Topics include: commodity market structures, factors affecting commodity markets, price setting and farmer marketing options. A commodity market of the student's choice is studied in greater depth. Grain milling and baking principles.
Field of Education: 059999 Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies not elsewhere classified
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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