Agriculture with Farm Technology

Agriculture with farm technology is a degree that recognises how dramatically the practice of farming has changed, and continues to change, as digital, mechanical and biological innovations transform what is possible in crop production, livestock management and land stewardship. Precision agriculture, autonomous machinery, remote sensing, data analytics and advanced soil science have become central tools of modern farming practice, and understanding how to deploy them effectively, within the economic, environmental and regulatory realities that farmers navigate, is what this four-year programme at Harper Adams University is designed to develop.

Harper Adams is the UK's leading specialist higher education institution for the land-based and food industries, and the programme benefits from the deep connections between the university and the agricultural sector. You will study the biological, physical and chemical science that underpins agricultural production, alongside the engineering and technology content that covers farm machinery, precision agriculture systems, crop monitoring technology and data management. The programme develops not only your technical knowledge but also your understanding of the broader context in which farming operates, including food security, climate change mitigation, environmental stewardship and the economics of agricultural business.

Practical, hands-on learning is central to Harper Adams's approach throughout the four years.

Graduates of agriculture with farm technology are well placed for careers in farm management and agronomy, in the agricultural technology industry, in agricultural supply chains including seed, chemical, machinery and input companies, and in consultancy and advisory roles. Government agricultural departments, environmental agencies and research organisations also recruit graduates in this field. The increasing emphasis on technology and data in farming creates opportunities for those who can bridge the gap between agricultural science and digital capability.

Some graduates go on to postgraduate study or research in agriculture, agronomy, agricultural technology or environmental management.