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Agriculture, Animal, Biological Sciences and Environmental Science

Offer Holders Welcome talk: 12.30pm Location: MDC1

Your Head of Department, Wanda McCormick will speak with you on Hartpury’s expertise across agriculture and animal subjects, and explain what makes Hartpury the perfect choice for students to study their passion. You’ll then join your course specific groups to learn more about your chosen degree. Parents: You're welcome to attend the welcome talk, after which offer holders will split into their course sessions. Information on what else is available for you across the day is avai on page 22. BSc (Hons) Agriculture By 2050, there will be another billion people on the planet – they ’re all going to need to eat! Find out how Hartpury’s commercial campus farm, home to our Agri-Tech Centre for smart farming technology and research, is facing industry challenges head on. BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Crop Science Understanding different soil types is critical for the effective crop management. Explore proven crop planning methods and examine different soil types whilst identifying compaction in crop fields on our commercial farm. BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Livestock Science Work with our herd of dairy cows to evaluate nutritional consistency and make feed recommendations. You’ll also discuss the practicalities of meeting sustainable development goals, and the important role that research plays in ensuring farms stay viable. BSc (Hons) Environmental Science Our campus is home to a variety of diverse habitats. During your session, you’ll examine the effects of modern agricultural practices and campus life on soil and water. Afterwards, you’ll discuss mitigation strategies to enhance the environment you’ll be studying in.

What to bring You’ll be taking part in an interactive session, so make sure you wear warm, waterproof clothing and sensible shoes What to bring You’ll be getting hands-on at the farm, so remember to bring your wellies/boots and an overall, if you have them. If you don’t, we can provide them for you.

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Offer Holder Day Programme