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Get ready for the future of farming with free training 02 Dec

Do you want to gain an understanding of precision farming and how you can use technology to ‘map’ soil type and nutrients to increase efficiency?

Do you want to understand more about how you can use technology and ‘big data' to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture? 

Bishop Burton College and Riseholme College want to help you get ready for the future of farming. We’re celebrating the launch of our FREE short courses with knowledge transfer events. Come and join us for breakfast and learn more about precision agriculture.

Free precision agriculture events

Our Knowledge Transfer Events, focused on precision agriculture, are FREE to attend for anyone working in the agricultural industry. See examples of agricultural robots, data systems and commercial GPS for yourself and enjoy demonstrations from industry experts. Meet industry experts who will demonstrate how you can use these new technologies to support efficiencies in future farming.

We’re hosting events at both our Bishop Burton and Riseholme Showground campuses. A breakfast buffet will be available upon arrival.

Bishop Burton College
Date: 
Wednesday 15th December
Time
: 9 am - 11.30am
Location
: Institute of Technology, Bishop Burton College, York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG

Book your free place here

Riseholme College
Date: Thursday 6th January 2022
Time: 9am - 11.30am
Location: Institute of Technology, Riseholme College, Showground Campus, Horncastle Lane, North Carlton, LN1 2ZR

Book your free place here

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