Agriculture

Agriculture provides a wide range of exciting job opportunities because it is such a diverse industry. The focus on farming is mainly on food production. The main farm types are dairy, beef, pigs, sheep, poultry, vegetables, cereals, root crops and other cash crops. The industry is also involved in non-food production for industrial development such as flax, hemp and bio-fuels.

Farming will allow students to pursue an interest in livestock, crop production or mechanisation. Students can focus on general farm management as a career choice, but there are usually opportunities for unit managers and 'hands-on' workers such as tractor drivers, dairymen, shepherds and sprayer operators.

Other related careers include sales and marketing, agricultural consultants, agricultural researchers, journalists and teachers/lecturers.

135 hectares of the College estate are devoted to farming and production. The presence of these commercial enterprises makes a vital contribution to the teaching of realistic farming practices and allows you to gain valuable 'hands-on' experience.