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RDEV40830

Academic Year 2024/2025

Farm Diversification and Land Use Change (RDEV40830)

Subject:
Rural Development
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Brian Leonard
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 12:00 - 13:50
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