Excursions and events at Belgenny Farm- Secondary
100 Elizabeth Macarthur Ave, Camden South, NSW 2570, Australia
Phone: (02) 4654 680


Judging and Genetics
Excursion for Stage 5 (Years 9-10)
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Students will learn how genetics and stock selection are used in agriculture. Students will learn how modern biotechnology improves Australia’s produce, perform a hands-on DNA extraction, learn about Mendelian genetics and see gel electrophoresis in action.
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Assessment of traits from selective breeding programs using meat sheep.
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Assessment of traits from selective breeding programs using beef cattle.
Presented by:
Fizzics Education https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
NSW Department of Primary Industries
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/school-resources



Agriculture and Food technologies
Excursion for Stage 4 (Years 7-8)
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Students will explore how a dairy farm is a managed environment investigating the innovative and sustainable ways it produces a food – milk.
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Creamery tour to demonstrate the improvements that science and technology have made to dairy production.
Presented by:
NSW Department of Primary Industries
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/school-resources
