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.
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture gives you the opportunity to study a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge that build upon the core skills of safe working practices in farming, livestock husbandry, crop production and operating agricultural machinery as …
Farms for Schools aims to ensure that school trips to farms are safe, enjoyable and educationally worthwhile. Resources include: Searchable database of farms PDFs for organising a visit to a farm Fact sheets to download about all areas of farming. …
Food – a Fact of Life provides a wealth of free resources about healthy eating, cooking, food and farming for children and young people aged 3 to 18 years. The resources are progressive, stimulate learning and support the curriculum throughout …
A passion for sharing and experience of agriculture led to the development of ‘teach.discovering-our-countryside’, an innovative virtual learning platform (VLE) which contains a series of farming, growing and food production teaching resources in line with the new curriculum for September …
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society was founded in 1837 to help improve and promote agriculture in the region. One of the Society’s aims is to show young people where their food comes from and to educate them about rural life. We …
Grow Your Own Potatoes is a project that teaches primary aged children about potatoes. All you have to do is register your school to receive a FREE potato growing kit, use the supporting lesson plans and worksheets and for a chance …
Countryside Classroom is the largest ever partnership of organisations committed to helping children learn about food, farming and the natural environment. The online portal makes it easier for teachers across the UK to access resources, places to visit and people to …
This Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture is for you if you are looking to start a career within the agriculture and farming sector. Agriculture and food production is a thriving global industry that is essential to all our lives – without it …
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture gives you the opportunity to learn about and build on the essentials of working in farming such as safe working practices in farming, livestock husbandry and crop production, plant and soil science, estate skills and …
FACE aim to educate children and young people about food and farming in a sustainable countryside. There is widespread concern about the way children, young people, and their families, have become disassociated from where their food comes from and do …
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