Agriculture & Crop Science
Agriculture Courses Online
Learn the science and business of farming, from crops and soils to marketing and sustainable systems, with self-paced online certificates built around real farm decisions.
Tutor support 6 days a week. Real people who know farming, plants and flowers.
100% online, self-paced. Study around the season, the stock and the school run.
Make it yours. Add modules to tailor your course.
Interest-free payment plans. Pay upfront or spread the cost.
Can you study agriculture online?
Yes. You can study agriculture online through self-paced certificates that cover crop production, soil management, farm business and sustainable or organic farming. The Ag & Hort School's agriculture courses are 100% online with tutor support 6 days a week. Practical tasks, such as soil investigations and crop projects, are applied to land you can access.
Our agriculture and crop science courses
Six courses, from a focused two-module certificate to our most comprehensive cropping program.
Advanced Certificate in Agronomy
Agriculture & Crop Science
Field crops, soils and farm business. The core of crop science.
Advanced Certificate · 3 core modules · approx. 300 hours
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Advanced Certificate in Agriculture
Agriculture & Crop Science
Livestock health, farm management and marketing for running a mixed enterprise.
Advanced Certificate · 3 core modules · approx. 300 hours
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Advanced Certificate in Agribusiness
Agriculture & Crop Science
The business of agriculture, from paddock to buyer.
Advanced Certificate · 3 core modules · approx. 300 hours
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Agriculture Certificate in Crop & Soil Management
Agriculture & Crop Science
Our most comprehensive cropping course: crops, soils, pasture and farm business.
Agriculture Certificate · 4 core modules · approx. 400 hours
View courseCertificate in Sustainable Farm Management
Agriculture & Crop Science
Run a farm that lasts, environmentally and financially.
Certificate · 2 core modules · approx. 200 hours
View courseCertificate in Organic & Sustainable Farming
Agriculture & Crop Science
Organic production and sustainable systems for growers and small farms.
Certificate · 2 core modules · approx. 200 hours
View courseWhy study agriculture with us
- Decisions, not just theory – units are built around the choices farmers make: what to sow, when to test soil, how to budget, where to sell.
- Projects on real land – crop management and soil investigation projects let you apply what you learn to a paddock, a block or a backyard.
- Mix crops, stock and business – add modules such as Pasture Management, Beef Cattle Farming or Agricultural Marketing to match your operation.
Careers in agriculture and crop science
Australian agriculture needs people who understand crops, soil and the farm business. Roles our students often explore include:
- Farm hand / crop production worker – sowing, spraying, monitoring and harvest work. Median advertised salary $71,210 (SEEK).
- Farm manager – running day-to-day operations, staff and budgets. Median advertised salary $105,000 (SEEK).
- Agricultural field officer / crop monitor – checking crops and soils and reporting to growers. Agricultural technicians earn a median $1,808/week full-time (Jobs and Skills Australia).
- Agribusiness and rural merchandise sales – advising growers on seed, fertiliser and inputs. Sales representatives (all industries) earn a median $1,692/week full-time (Jobs and Skills Australia).
- Organic grower / market gardener – income depends on the enterprise. Advertised farmer roles have a median of $78,260 (SEEK).
- Agronomist – usually requires a degree in agriculture or agricultural science; our courses are a practical first step. Median advertised salary $79,080 (SEEK).
Figures are advertised salaries (SEEK, Jora) or median full-time earnings (Jobs and Skills Australia), accessed October 2026. Pay varies with experience, location and employer. Figures are a guide only.
How you'll study
- 100% online, 24/7. Log in from the house, the ute or the lunch room.
- About 100 hours per module. Two-module certificates take roughly 200 hours, and most students finish in 10–15 weeks part-time.
- 12 months' access. Extensions are available if seasons get busy.
Agriculture course FAQs
Agriculture is the whole business of producing food and fibre from the land, including crops, livestock, soil, water and the farm business. Agronomy is the branch of agriculture focused on field crops and soils. If you want to specialise in crops, choose the Advanced Certificate in Agronomy. For a broader farm grounding, choose the Advanced Certificate in Agriculture.
Explore related study areas
- Livestock & Farm Management – beef, dairy, sheep, pasture and animal health.
- Horticulture & Landscaping – plants, gardens, nurseries and landscape design.
- Conservation & Land Management – habitat, revegetation and park management.