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- 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.
The Student's View...
Coming from an agricultural background I'd heard people talking about Hadlow College and how it is a good college to learn at. After doing some research and talking to the lecturers, it was obvious that the atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming.
The course is really interesting. We learm about a variety of different things and I get to experience which I've never seen or done before. It's quite hands-on, you're involved with the lambing process and by combining it with the theorectical lessons you get to understand why things happen the way they do.
My ultimate ambition is to run a farm and the knowledge that I've gained from Hadlow will certainly help with that.
The Department's View...
By training on a commercially operated farm, students get real-life experiences and are well prepared for entering employment, or running their own business.
Your Future Career...
Upon completing your qualification you will be able to work in a variety of roles on a farm or within one of the many ancillary support functions such as technical sales and marketing.
You may also wish to study further by enrolling on one of our higher education programmes.
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.
The Student's View...
Coming from an agricultural background I'd heard people talking about Hadlow College and how it is a good college to learn at. After doing some research and talking to the lecturers, it was obvious that the atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming.
The course is really interesting. We learm about a variety of different things and I get to experience which I've never seen or done before. It's quite hands-on, you're involved with the lambing process and by combining it with the theorectical lessons you get to understand why things happen the way they do.
My ultimate ambition is to run a farm and the knowledge that I've gained from Hadlow will certainly help with that.
The Department's View...
By training on a commercially operated farm, students get real-life experiences and are well prepared for entering employment, or running their own business.
Your Future Career...
Upon completing your qualification you will be able to work in a variety of roles on a farm or within one of the many ancillary support functions such as technical sales and marketing.
You may also wish to study further by enrolling on one of our higher education programmes.