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Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems 

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Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
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Overview

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

8,814

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
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Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
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FutureLearn 
Highlights

  • Duration 3 weeks
  • Weekly study 3 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
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Course details

Skills you will learn
More about this course
  • Intensification of arable farming systems can be achieved through the adoption of innovative technologies, without negatively impacting the environment. However, uptake of these technologies by farmers across the EU has been limited.
  • On this course, you'll explore evidence-based information that outlines the benefits and challenges of adopting new technologies within the EU, and have the chance to read case study examples of some of these applications.
  • You'll learn from other farmers who have already adopted agri-tech
  • on their farm and hear how they overcame any barriers to adoption.
  • You'll also evaluate the potential of agri-tech to enhance production while meeting environmental and social responsibilities.

Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Technology and sustainability

Welcome

Sustainable farming

What do farmers say?

Getting started

Precision techniques and economic sustainability

Making a start

Precision techniques

Map-based technologies for financial sustainability

Putting it into practice

Social and environmental sustainability

Social considerations

Environmental considerations

Making it work for me

The future for farming

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