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.
Here at Writtle University College we provide our agriculture students with the specialist knowledge and practical skills required for a rewarding career within the agricultural industry. Our courses are designed to equip students with relevant sector skills in a diverse …
The BSc (Hons) Precision Agriculture programme will prepare you to be a farmer or agricultural technologist of the future. You will gain the skills and knowledge required to develop and manage adaptable, innovative, sustainable and successful business ventures within the …
This course has been designed to help you become a successful farmer. You will learn the skills and knowledge required to develop and run adaptable, innovative, sustainable and successful business ventures within the agriculture sector. By studying a broad spectrum …
Precision Crop Technology is widely accepted as the future of UK and global farming, helping farmers optimise inputs to feed a growing global population. This course will future proof your learning, preparing you for a career in the ever-changing agricultural …
This programme provides an in-depth understanding, not only of agricultural production, but of the essential economic, political and environmental issues which are shaping the future of the farming industry. It is specifically designed to be appropriate to the needs of …
The Foundation Studies Programme (FSP) supports students with learning difficulties who would like to develop their personal social development skills and their vocational knowledge and understanding, in a quiet, rural learning environment.
Are you interested in plant and animal production and the management of different environments? This course will allow you to enter and progress within the agricultural and land management industries. It identifies knowledge, understanding and technical skills that employers will …
Develop a career within the agricultural industry with this Crop Technician apprenticeship. You will be responsible for optimising crop yields through establishment, management, harvest and post-harvest operations, while maintaining and improving the surrounding environment. You will also need to keep …
Are you looking to launch a career within agriculture? This course is for you. Designed in consultation with employers and professional bodies, it identifies knowledge, understanding and technical skills that employers will need in the coming years. As well as …
Develop your livestock skills whilst working with this apprenticeship. It is likely that you will operationally manage livestock related tasks on the farm such as animal health and welfare from conception and birth through to the customer; and to support …
Agriculture Crops & Livestock