Agroforestry and Food Security

Overview

It will equip students to implement the latest research into sustainable production systems thinking and will facilitate entry into agroforestry-related careers. 

The programme suits people with interests in the agri-food, farming, environmental, conservation, and agricultural policy sectors, and covers both temperate and tropical systems and contexts.

Students studying the course will:

• Examine the environmental, economic and social aspect of agroforestry in the context of food security and the changing environment.
• Study how selected agroforestry management practices can improve the resource-efficiency and overall sustainability of food production.
• Gain a global perspective to question whether and how growing demand for food from limited land resources can be met through agroforestry and sustainable intensification.

Career

This Agroforestry and Food Security course at Bangor University will enable professionals to redirect or enhance their capabilities.

Graduates can find careers in advisory and policy/advocacy roles, executive management, agriculture, agribusiness and environmental consultancy and agencies, agricultural finance, land and catchment management agencies, natural resources management, agricultural education and training, and as rural counsellors.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and gives partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry.