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Farming matters
Farming matters
With innovation, education and sustainable practices at its core, agriculture and horticulture is evolving and there’s a role for everyone to help shape its future.
Kick-start your learning!
This online course - created by the Agricultural Universities Council's Teaching and Learning group in partnership with TIAH - introduces key sustainability-related themes, including environmental trends, innovation, soil health, nutrition and the policy landscape.
The AUC and TIAH would like to thank the Aurora Trust for its support in developing this course.
Unit 1: Agriculture matters - a lot!
In this unit, you’ll discover how farmers and growers feed the world, support rural economies, protect natural resources, and respond to global challenges like climate change and food insecurity.
You'll also get a chance to reflect on the rewarding aspects of working with nature, the importance of wider education around where our food comes from and how the industry is already playing its part in powering the nation.
Unit 2: Integrating agriculture and the environment
Farming is facing a big challenge... How can we produce enough food for a growing population while helping the environment thrive?
In this unit, you’ll briefly explore key sustainable agricultural practices that can support beneficial environmental outcomes. From reduced tillage to livestock integration, you’ll discover how these approaches and others can help restore ecosystems, boost soil health and sequester carbon.
Unit 3: Technology and innovation in agriculture
In this unit, you’ll explore a range of precision agricultural technologies, including drones, sensors, robotics, data, and artificial intelligence, among others.
You’ll discover how these technologies are applied on real farms, evaluate their benefits and challenges, and reflect on their potential to reshape farming and foster farmer-led innovation.
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More units coming soon!
TIAH and the AUC are working on more units to give you a greater understanding of the role agriculture and horticulture plays in the country's nutrition and health, the importance of soil management and some of the policy factors which affect the industry.
Units 4, 5 and 6 will be launching here in November, so check back to access these short introductory units and build on your understanding of this vital sector.
Unit 4: Healthy soils for sustainable agriculture
Healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable agriculture, influencing everything from crop growth to biodiversity.
The way soils are managed can either damage their structure and fertility or unlock their potential to store carbon, regulate water and support life.
In this unit, you'll explore the key components of healthy soil and ways in which farming practices can positively or negatively impact soil properties.
Unit 5: Nutrition and health
In this unit, you’ll explore the vital role of nutrition in agriculture and horticulture, focusing on the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet.
You’ll also discover how rapid technological innovations are transforming modern horticulture, challenging traditional views and how fresh, nutritious food reaches consumers through sustainable supply chains.
Unit 6: Outline of agricultural policy
In this unit, you’ll explore the key policies and frameworks shaping the future of agriculture and horticulture, discover the schemes being implemented across the UK and understand the core policy concepts driving more sustainable farming.