Agriculture

Looking for information on agriculture, animal science or food production ?

In this section, we look at all courses related to farming, animals and food. You’ll find information on farming, fishing, food production, dietetics and nutrition and more. This section also covers horticulture, animal science and landscape design. If it has to do with studying agriculture, animals, farming or food, here’s the place to look.

Zoology: Biological and Biomedical Sciences Courses

Zoology: Biological and Biomedical Sciences Courses

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What is Zoology: Biological and Biomedical Sciences? Zoology is the branch of biology concerned with the classification, properties, and characteristics of animals and the scientific study of the evolution, anatomy,…
Animal Welfare Courses

Animal Welfare Courses

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What is Animal Welfare? Animal welfare is defined by an animal being in a good state of health, comfort, nourishment, safety, natural behavior and is not suffering from pain, fear,…
Animal Conservation Courses

Animal Conservation Courses

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What is Animal Conservation? Conservation is the planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect. Animal conservation is the careful preservation and protection of animals, plants,…
Agricultural Science Courses

Agricultural Science Courses

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What is Agricultural Science? Agriculture is the art and science of growing crops and rearing animals for human use – such as cotton for clothing, wood for shelter and fuel,…
Climate Change Courses

Climate Change Courses

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What is Climate Change? Climate change is the long-term change in the average weather patterns of Earth’s local, regional and global climates. These changes have a broad range of observed…
Floristry

Floristry

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What is Floristry? Floristry is the art of working with flowers and plants to create arrangements and floral art or preparing cut flowers for sale to the general public. Florists…
Landscape Design

Landscape Design

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What is Landscape Design? Landscape Design is the assessment, planning, and design of outdoor spaces to create functional but beautiful spaces for outdoor living and recreation. Landscape Designers work on…
Gardening

Gardening

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What is Gardening? Gardening is all around us, it is the food that we eat and the landscapes around us. Gardening is the growing of plants such as flowers, shrubs,…
Farming Technology

Farming Technology

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What is Farming Technology? Farming Technology, or Agricultural technology, in its simplest terms, is the future of farming. It is about revolutionizing the efficiency of farms to improve yield and…
Animal Science

Animal Science

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What is Animal Science? Animal Science is an alternative field of study for those who are interested in working with animals, in particular regarding breeding, physiology, and nutrition within the…
Animal Care

Animal Care

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What is Animal Care? Animal Care refers to the health, comfort, nourishment, and safety of an animal and ensuring animals are not suffering from pain, fear, or distress. Animal Care…
UCD New Crop Science Degree

UCD New Crop Science Degree

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The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science has launched a new Crop Science programme for entry from September 2021. This exciting new programme is the only third level Crop…
2020 Marine Institute Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme

2020 Marine Institute Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme

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The Marine Institute is inviting undergraduate students to apply for a number of work experience placements as part of the 2020 Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme. Marine Institute Summer Bursary Scholarship…
UCC Launches Social Farming Course

UCC Launches Social Farming Course

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A new farming course to provide practitioners with the skills to work with people with disabilities has been launched by UCC. About UCC’s Social Farming Course UCC’s Adult Continuing Education and…
Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture

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If you have an adventuring spirit, then why not consider a career in Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture? This is a profession with a history and pride that is both intriguing…
Equine Studies

Equine Studies

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Are you thinking of taking an undergraduate with a focus on Equine Studies? Ireland is known world-wide as a leader in the equine industry, and offers many opportunities to people…
Horticulture

Horticulture

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What Is Horticulture? Over the past decade or so, there a rising demand for locally grown Irish produce. There are several reasons for this, including a growing population. In addition,…
Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

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What is Environmental Studies? Pollution, climate change, deforestation, waste management, sustainable energy… The great environmental issues that confront us are an exciting challenge. This is reflected by the range of…