Agriculture & Sustainability
Resources
- 170 hectare fully functioning commercial farm with an additional 50 hectares of grazing land.
- 200 hectares of land for arable teaching purposes on a neighbouring farm
- 140 cow award-winning dairy herd and fully functioning dairy
- 480 breeding sheep producing prime butcher’s lamb
- Intensively managed grass leys, pastures and forage crops
- Maize, wheat, oilseed rape and other crops, grown on a commercial basis
- Dedicated laboratories for soil, plant and animal science
- Bespoke cattle handling facility
- Demonstration beef and rare breeds unit
Typical Employers
Farms, domestic and overseas public bodies, research organisations, educational institutions and ancillary support industries.
Industry Links
Students benefit from close ties with regional aocieties and farming clubs as well as organisations such as the National Farmers' Union (NFU), the Young Farmers, DEFRA, and RABDF. In addition, students are encouraged to attend relevant industry conferences and exhibitions.
A thriving agricultural sector is fundamental to producing food, preserving the countryside, reducing greenhouse gases and ensuring the survival of whole communities. By taking a course at Hadlow College you can become part of an industry which is currently worth £17bn, produces 60% of the UK's food requirement and, given the concerns about food-miles, is destined only to grow.
You will gain real-life practical experiences in all areas of the subject from livestock and cereal production to countryside access, conservation, animal welfare, sustainable land management and modern farming practices. All our courses are tailored to equip you with the skills you'll need throughout your working life and to potentially run your own business. Read more about Agriculture & Sustainability
Agriculture & Sustainability Courses
Full Time
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (MIXED FARMING) (LEVEL 2) W
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (POULTRY PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 2) W
- BSc (Hons) INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE H
- HND INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE H
- LEVEL 1 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE W
- LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN LAND-BASED STUDIES (AGRICULTURE) H
- LEVEL 2 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK BASED AGRICULTURE (LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION) W
- LEVEL 2 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTRE (CROP PRODUCTION) W
- LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE H
- LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN LAND-BASED TECHNOLOGY H
- LEVEL 3 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OF DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (CROP PRODUCTION) W
- LEVEL 3 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION) W
- LEVEL 3 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (MIXED FARMING) W
- LEVEL 3 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (POULTRY PRODUCTION) W
- LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE H
- LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE (SHEEP MANAGEMENT) H
- LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN LAND-BASED TECHNOLOGY H
Part Time
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (CROP PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 2) W
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (CROP PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 3) W
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 2) W
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 3) W
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (MIXED FARMING) (LEVEL 2) W
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (MIXED FARMING) (LEVEL 3) W
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (POULTRY PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 2) W
- AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTURE (POULTRY PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 3) W
- CALF HUSBANDRY H
- DRILLING, MILLING AND TURNING H
- LAMBING H
- SHEEP SHEARING H
- TRACTOR DRIVING FOR YOUNG PERSONS (AGED 13-18) H
- WELDING H
- WELDING H