Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems MSc

**Gain the skills and knowledge to keep feeding the world. As the population grows so do the challenges we face, and the need for creative solutions from agricultural specialists.**<br/><br/>The demand for safe, wholesome food produced in an environmentally sensitive manner is a major political issue for national governments and internationally within global commodity markets. Global population is set to rise to 9 billion by 2050*, which will substantially increase the demand for food.<br/><br/>As a recognised centre of research excellence that is closely engaged with the industries, professions and organisations involved in the global agri-food chain and the UK rural economy, we can help you develop the skills to play a key role managing global agricultural production systems.<br/><br/>**MSc students will learn to:**<br/><br/><br/>- Understand global crop and animal production systems and their impact on environmental quality.<br/><br/><br/>- Produce management solutions that take into account the balance between crop and animal production, economic and social needs and environmental protection.<br/><br/><br/>- Communicate ideas and technical management solutions to different audiences.<br/><br/><br/>- Assess the quality of farmland environments and create strategies to enhance landscape and wildlife potential in different geographic locations.<br/><br/><br/>- Formulate, test and draw conclusions from hypotheses.<br/><br/><br/>- Solve problems through novel research techniques.<br/>