Agricultural Science
Animals | Crops | Scientific Practices | Soils
Animals
Antimicrobial Resistance
Learning Outcome 1: 4.3.3 Animal husbandry and health
Learning Outcome 2: 4.3.2 Management
Type: Video
Language: English
Antimicrobial Resistance: Learn about the vital issue of antimicrobial resistance and its growing impact on agriculture and health.
Beef Production Systems
Learning Outcome: 4.3 Production
Type: Video
Language: English
Beef Production Systems: A clear and practical introduction to different beef production methods used on Irish farms.
Dairy Breeding
Learning Outcome: 4.3 Production
Type: Video
Language: English
Dairy Breeding: Explore the essentials of modern dairy breeding practices and strategies.
Equine Digestion and Nutrition
Learning Outcome: 4.3 Production
Type: Video
Language: English
Equine Digestion and Nutrition: Fascinating insights into how horses digest and the best ways to feed them.
Sheep Production
Learning Outcome: 4.3 Production
Type: Video
Language: English
Sheep Production: Everything you need to know about managing healthy and productive sheep flocks.
Crops
Crop Production - Winter Barley
Learning Outcome: 3.3.1 Establishment
Type: Video
Language: English
Crop Production - Winter Barley: A straightforward guide to the key stages in producing winter barley.
Grassland Reseeding
Learning Outcome: 4.3 Production
Type: Video
Language: English
Grassland Reseeding: Understand why and how grasslands are reseeded to improve productivity and sustainability.
Silage Quality and Preservation
Learning Outcome: 3.3.2 Management
Type: Video
Language: English
Silage Quality and Preservation: Learn techniques for making and preserving top-quality silage for livestock feeding.
Sustainable Grassland Management
Learning Outcome: 3.3.2 Management
Type: Video
Language: English
Sustainable Grassland Management: Strategies for managing grasslands in an eco-friendly and productive way.
Scientific Practices
Farm Livestock Safety
Learning Outcome 1 (Scientific Practices): 1.5 working safely
Learning Outcome 2 (Animals): 4.3.3 animal husbandry and health
Type: Video
Language: English
Farm Livestock Safety: Essential tips and advice to help students understand and manage farm safety around animals.
Machinery Farm Safety
Learning Outcome: 1.5 working safely
Type: Video
Language: English
Machinery Farm Safety: Learn crucial safety rules for using heavy machinery safely on farms.
Soils
Capillarity Protocol
Learning Outcome 1: 2.1 Formation and classification
Learning Outcome 2: 2.2.2 Physical
Type: Experiment sheets
Language: English
Capillarity Protocol: Includes possible exam questions and a detailed experiment protocol focused on soil water movement.
Exam Questions & Marking
Learning Outcome: 2.2.1 Chemical
Type: Powerpoint
Language: English
Exam Questions & Marking: A handy list of past exam questions and marking schemes focused on soil chemistry.
Improving Soil Fertility
Learning Outcome: 3.3.2 Management
Type: Video
Language: English
Improving Soil Fertility: Tips and practices to help farmers enhance the health and yield of their soils.
Irish Soil Information System
Learning Outcome: 2.1 Formation and classification
Type: Webpage
Language: English
Irish Soil Information System: Dive deeper into Irish soil data, important for understanding farming decisions.
P & K Requirements for Spring Cereals
Learning Outcome: 2.2.1 Chemical
Type: Video
Language: English
P & K Requirements for Spring Cereals: Clear fertilizer guidelines for ensuring healthy spring cereal crops.
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P and K for Winter Cereals
Learning Outcome: 2.2.1 Chemical
Type: Video
Language: English
P and K for Winter Cereals: Understand the nutrient needs of winter cereals to achieve the best harvests.
Phosphorus Build Up for Grassland Farms
Learning Outcome: 2.2.1 Chemical
Type: Video
Language: English
Phosphorus Build Up for Grassland Farms: Discover how careful phosphorus management can boost grassland performance.
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Physical Properties of Soil
Learning Outcome 1: 2.2.2 Physical
Learning Outcome 2: 2.1 Formation and classification
Type: Powerpoint
Language: English
Physical Properties of Soil: A lively guide on how soils are formed and why their properties matter.
Science Experiments at Home - How to make Soil Texture Shakes
Learning Outcome: 2.2.2 Properties, physical
Type: Video
Language: English
Science Experiments at Home - How to make Soil Texture Shakes: An easy, hands-on way to understand soil textures.
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Science Experiments at Home- How to make Soil Cakes
Learning Outcome: 2.2.2 Properties, physical
Type: Video
Language: English
Science Experiments at Home - How to make Soil Cakes: Soil layer model.
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Soil Fertility in Irish Soils - Soil pH and Liming
Learning Outcome 1: 2.2.1 Chemical
Learning Outcome 2: 2.3 Management
Type: Video
Language: English
Soil Fertility in Irish Soils - Soil pH and Liming: Explanation of soil pH and importance of liming.
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Soil Sampling
Learning Outcome: 2.3 Management
Type: Video
Language: English
Soil Sampling: Guides on proper techniques for soil sampling.
Soils, Nutrients and Fertiliser Factsheets
Learning Outcome: 2.2.1 Chemical
Type: Factsheets
Language: English
Soils, Nutrients and Fertiliser Factsheets: Collection of PDFs giving crop-specific soil management advice.
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SOP: Drying & Sieving Soil
Learning Outcome: 2.2.2 Physical
Type: Experiment sheets
Language: English
SOP: Drying & Sieving Soil: Standard Operating Procedure for drying and sieving soil (technical language).
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Useful Information
Learning Outcome: 2.2.1 Chemical
Type: Factsheets
Language: English
Useful Information: Advice on maintaining soils for different crops, suitable for case study use.