Agriculture

"I really enjoy the practical side of the lessons"

• Celebrated centre for training in agriculture

  Bicton College has been a celebrated centre for training in agriculture since the end of the Second World War. As a result, our experience in training within the agricultural sector has established a reputation which is second to none - and of which the College is justifiably proud - equipping future generations of farmers, engineers and managers for their careers ahead.
  
  Practical work on our College farm will play an important part of your training here and will include typical farm duties, showing you how the principals of farming are applied to daily farm practices.
  
  

  Facilities

  • 166 ha farm
  • Spring calving dairy herd of 185 cows plus followers
  • 24:48 milking parlour
  • Around 240 ewe flock (180 mule ewes with 60 pedigree Texels)
  • Demonstration beef and pig enterprises
  • Extensive range of land-based machinery
  • Laboratory facilities
  • New farm buildings

  Find out more about our facilities and industry links.

• Available Courses

  1. Level 1 Diploma in Land-based Studies (Agriculture)
  2. Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
  3. Apprenticeship in Agriculture
  4. Advanced Apprenticeship in Agriculture
  5. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture

  Available Video

  1. Laura talks about the welfare and nutrition of animals. (Clicking here will take you to an external video link at Futuremorph)