Sub-sectors: Sheep, pig, and dairy farming. Arable farming for cereals, potatoes and other crops. Agronomy and soil science. Farming of energy crops for biomass and biofuel.
Occupations: Farmer, agricultural worker, shepherd, farm labourer, stockperson, tractor driver, crofter, herd manager, agricultural technician, farm manager, agronomist.
Access to Higher Education courses are designed to prepare students aged 19+ to study a degree. This pathway includes specialist Agriculture units, enabling you to fully tailor your study programme to suit your future progression or career aims.The programme makes …
Agri-Food Technology
The farm extends over 970 acres, comprising lowland, upland and hill. You will be fully immersed in the operations of the commercial farm; activities include management of its three main enterprises – a dairy herd of 250 milking cows and …
Agriculture
This exciting two year course is designed to get the best out of you by allowing you to specialise after your first year of basic training. It has been designed to prepare you for a career in one of the …
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture This course has a mixture of practical and theory and is delivered making use of the excellent Agricultural facilities including farms, dairy and workshops. Students are able to access a range of additional learning support, based on need and …
Agriculture students make use of an extensive range of practical resources as an important part of their course. These include over 660 hectares of commercially farmed estate on a range of soil types. The arable enterprise includes a variety of …
Agriculture Crops & Livestock