Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology
- Course provided by Future Learn
- Study type: Online
- Starts: Anytime
- Price: Free
Course Description
Learn how to address challenges in growing, harvesting, and processing food
Are you inspired to join the next generation of scientists and tackle challenges in food security? On this course, you will get access to innovative research solutions that address some of the biggest issues in food, agriculture, and plant biotechnology.
You will become more familiar with the journey plants take, from crops in the field to food on your plate. You will explore the importance of scientific research in food security and discover the new technologies that are transforming agriculture.
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
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Who is the course for?
This course is designed for 16-19 year olds studying biology related STEM subjects at A level or undergraduate level. It will also appeal to adults interested in the technology behind food production.
If you’re looking to expand your knowledge on this topic, you might also find of interest the following EIT Food courses on sustainable food production and farming systems:
- Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems
- Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably
- Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
- How Food is Made: Understanding Food Processing Technologies
Who developed the course?
EIT Food
EIT Food is Europe’s leading food initiative, working to make the food system more sustainable, healthy and trusted.
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge contributes to society through the pursuit of excellent education, learning, and research.