Student Research Projects

 

You will be encouraged to undertake challenging and innovative Agriculture research as part of your course. This will make you stand out against the competition when you graduate.

    • The United Kingdom’s public opinion on whether five freedoms meet an animal’s welfare needs or should there be a sixth freedom of choice?
    • How do different genres of music affect the milk yield of dairy ewes?
    • What correlation does weather have on lameness in dairy herds?

 

Our Expert Staff 

    • DR CLAIRE CRESSWELLPhD, MSc, BSc (Hons)

    Specialist research interests include agricultural ecology, plant‑invertebrate interactions, water quality protection, avian behavioural ecology and monitoring.

    • RUTH PAYNE –  MSc, MA, BSc (Hons)

    Worked in a variety of agricultural settings, in various countries including New Zealand and Ireland, with main interests in livestock production.

    • DR ANDREW FERGUSON – PhD

    Previous experience in farm, estate and arable management. Currently working as General Manager for the Leckford Farm Estate, with a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and climate‑positive practices.

    • TONY BAYLISS

    Over 30 years of experience in farming, manufacturing and distribution. Previous industry roles have included farm and estate management, and commercial manager for Bayer crop science. Currently working as an independent agronomist, providing BASIS and FACTS advice on all crop inputs and crop husbandry.