NLBC Sector: Agriculture Crops & Livestock

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.

Agriculture at CAFRE
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Our farms at Greenmount are the focus for the educational activities at the campus. They provide an excellent practical learning resource for students undertaking programmes in Agriculture. The College Farm is made up of the Dairy Centre (170 hectares), the

Agriculture Level 3 at Abingdon and Witney College
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This course is designed for those wanting to work in the farming industry. The course combines both the theory and practical aspects of crop and livestock management. It covers the practical applications of agriculture as well as the advanced aspects

Animal Care/Agriculture – Land-based Studies Level 1
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The programme has a strong focus on practical skills development combined with theory and classroom sessions. You will have the opportunity to practise your skills and develop your confidence and knowledge at our Walford Campus. You will learn to handle

Animal Care/Agriculture – Land-based Studies Level 1
Courses

This course will give you an introduction and insight into animal care and management including small animals and farm livestock. It aims to prepare you for future education or employment within the animal, equine or agriculture sectors, with a mixture

Agriculture Level 3
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This programme will give you the skills and knowledge to excel in the agriculture industry. It is a vocational course equivalent to up to 3 A Levels and up to 168 UCAS points. Our college sits on a 150 hectare

Agriculture Level 2
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The programme includes a balance between the “hands-on” practical sessions and theory and will give you a real insight into the agriculture industry. Our working commercial farm will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and undertake a

Agriculture (Farming) Level 2 Diploma
Courses

It’s an exciting time to step into the agriculture industry, a dynamic and increasingly technical sector and one of the UK’s biggest employers. On this programme you will develop knowledge and practical skills with livestock, crops and machinery through a

Agriculture (Farming) Level 3
Courses

It’s an exciting time to step into the agriculture industry, a dynamic and increasingly technical sector and one of the UK’s biggest employers. This programme includes a broad range of units to enable you to develop the knowledge and technical

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