AGRI20042 Agricultural Economics
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is AGRI20042 hard?
AGRI20042: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Economics of farming and agribusiness: markets, supply and demand, prices, production economics and trade.
After it you can
- Explain farm producer and consumer behaviour
- Analyse economic forces on farms and agribusiness
- Use supply and demand to explain farm prices
What you need first
AGRI10047
What it leads to
- AGRI30033 Farm Management Economics
- AGRI30038 Professional Practice for Agriculture
- AGRI30040 Agribusiness Marketing & Value Chains
- AGRI30043 Resource Management Economics
Can’t be taken together with
- ECON20012
How it’s assessed
Tests 40%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is AGRI20042 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking AGRI20042?
- Needs AGRI10047.
- Does AGRI20042 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 40%, Final exam 60%.
- How many class hours a week does AGRI20042 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take AGRI20042 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after AGRI20042?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example AGRI30033, AGRI30038, AGRI30040, AGRI30043.
- Can I rate AGRI20042?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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