RDEV40830 Farm Diversification and Land Use Change

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module focuses farm diversification as a means by which to increase agricultural sustainability in economic and social terms. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the motivations for engaging with diversification, and the barriers that inhibit developing a diversified enterprise. In addition, consideration will be given to the alternative enterprise options available to farmers and the ways in which developing a diversified farm enterprise are supported by institutional funding and subsidised training. A field trip to a diversified farm will provide a chance to see an example of what is discussed in class in action.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

- Summarise the range of options available to farmers considering an alternative enterprise
- Explain the benefits economic and social benefits of diversification
- Understand the motivations and barriers for farm diversification
- Examine the support structures available to farmers considering alternative enterprises
- Apply theories underpinning farm diversification to real life scenarios
- Evaluate how new forms of farm enterprise can have a positive economic impact on rural areas

Indicative Module Content:

Module content will include topics such as:

- Barriers and motivations to diversification
- Agri-tourism
- On farm accommodation
- Supports for business and idea development

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

124
Total

124
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, group work, peer review, field trip 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Report(s): Field trip report Week 6 Graded No

25

 Yes
Group Work Assignment: Poster or Infographic Week 11 Graded No

25

 Yes
Exam (In-person): End of trimester exam End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Graded No

50

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

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