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Research & Development in Agriculture – Innovation & Technology Lesson (Year 11 Ag Science)
Format: PowerPoint + Starter Quiz + Case Study Task
Duration: 1 Full Lesson (50 mins)
Curriculum Link: QCAA Agricultural Science – Unit 2

Take students inside the agricultural innovation pipeline
This fully resourced lesson explores the research and development (R&D) process in agriculture and how it leads to the creation of both existing and emerging technologies. Students engage with real-world examples specific to North Queensland, including sugarcane R&D, precision farming, robotics, and gene editing.

What’s included:
Interactive starter quiz: “Is this ag-tech real or fake?”

Clear breakdown of the 5 stages of R&D, with relatable case study (drought-tolerant sugarcane)

Localised tech examples: SwarmBot, CRISPR bananas, mulch films, drones

Slide-based prompts for critical thinking and class discussion

End-of-lesson student reflection task linked to learning objectives

Why teachers love it:
Real examples from Queensland agriculture

Aligns with multiple QCAA learning objectives

Encourages innovation-focused thinking

No prep required — ready to teach

Designed for Year 11 Agricultural Science students across Australia.
Ideal for lessons on agricultural sustainability, technology, or future farming systems.

Download today and show your class how research drives real change in agriculture.