Agriculture at Northumberland College

04/09/2026

One of our lecturers judged the blackface ewe lambs yesterday.

This shows that our teachers are familiar with industry and can bring real experiences back into the classroom 🐑

🐏 Hexham Blackface Ewe Lamb Sale 2026 🐏

🌟Show Results🌟

👩🏼‍⚖️ Judge: Ms Charlotte Longlands, Rusheylaw

🥇: West Deanraw, A&S Murray and Sons
🥈: Greenleighton, G & S Paxton
🥉: Greenleighton, G & S Paxton

02/09/2026

First trip of the year!🚜🐄🌾
First week in college at Northumberland College and we are already on a trip!

Today we went to Blagdon estate, we explored the dairy and processing unit that is used for the milk vending machines. Then we took a tractor and trailer ride to explore the rest of the estate, looking at herbal lays, grazing incorporated into crop rotations, turkeys, machinery, and the white parks on the hill!

Thank you we had the best day

19/08/2026

Come and see us to enrol on one of our courses!

09/08/2026

NEW for September – Launch your career in Land Based Engineering!

Do you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems and getting hands-on with engineering? Our brand-new Level 2 Technical Certificate in Land Based Engineering at Kirkley Hall could be the perfect next step.

This exciting new course will give you practical experience and technical knowledge in:
⚙️ Agricultural machinery
⚙️ Engines and mechanical systems
⚙️ Hydraulics and electrical systems
⚙️ Workshop skills and maintenance

You’ll learn in a specialist land-based environment with industry-experienced staff and develop the skills needed for a career maintaining the machinery that keeps farms and rural industries moving.

With opportunities to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study, this is your chance to be part of the future of agricultural engineering.

New course. New opportunities. New career pathways.

👉 Apply now for September and start your engineering journey at Kirkley Hall - https://northumberland.ac.uk/courses/detail/level-2-land-based-engineering-vocational/

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

It’s not too late to join us this September!🤩

Apply now and come along to one of our enrolment sessions to access financial, learning and wellbeing support, meet our friendly tutors, and take your first steps towards your future.

Explore our courses and apply today via the link in bio!⬆️

18/07/2026

Meet Nicky ….

Nicky helps support students with their placements for their course and supports students through their time with us. She also is a great person to have a chat to.

Nicky is really enthusiastic about agriculture at Northumberland College, and is always promoting us and spreading the good word of what we get up to. She is a hero!

Cow 🐮 : British Shorthorn, because they are so versatile, the kind of cow every smallholder would have to produce the calf for meat. Fresh milk, butter, and cheese for the house and market.

Sheep 🐑 : I have two breeds of sheep- The Norfolk Horn, for its hardiness and wool production and it’s my home County. The Shetland for its amazing fine wool and tender lean meat.

Crop🌾: Is Oats - I love Porridge and using oats in baking.

13/07/2026

Next up is Gemma!!!

Gemma also teaches on all agricultural programmes, she specialises in dairy.🥛

In her spare time she enjoys spending it with her dogs… which are super cute 🐾

Gemma’s favourites:

Cow: Fresian
Sheep: Rough fell
Crop: Grass

11/07/2026

Start your future in Agriculture at Kirkley Hall!

Are you interested in farming, livestock and the future of sustainable food production? Our specialist agriculture courses give you the chance to develop practical skills, industry knowledge and real-world experience on our working farm.

Starting September:
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture
- T Level Agriculture: Livestock Production

You’ll gain hands-on experience in areas including livestock management, animal health, machinery, crop production and sustainable farming practices, supported by experienced tutors and strong links with the agricultural industry.

Whether you’re looking to start your career in farming, progress to higher-level study or develop the skills employers need, Kirkley Hall is the place to begin.

Take the first step towards your future in agriculture.

👉 Apply now for September and join our next generation of farmers and land-based professionals https://northumberland.ac.uk/courses/school-leaver/vocational-courses/vocational-course-subject-areas/agriculture/

09/07/2026