Science and technology on the farm
A key part of Open Farm Sunday is showcasing to visitors that farming is a hi tech, professional industry utilising the best of science and technology to farm sustainably.
We are working with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC, now part of UK Research and Innovation), plus BASF and other partners to bring you science and technology themed activity ideas and resources.
We hope these resources inspire all our host farmers to highlight at least one aspect of science and technology during your Open Farm Sunday event. Thank you.
Science on the farm posters
This set of 10 fun and engaging posters highlights how science and technology is used in farming and food production. Funded by BBSRC, part of UK Research and Innovation, you can download them here:
- Overview — Cutting-edge science on the farm
- Transforming farming with technology
- Soil science
- Water is essential for life
- Enhancing biodiversity
- Future wheat
- Maximising grassland management for nutritious meat and milk
- The power of plants
- Helping to ensure the highest animal welfare standards
- Formulating nutritious animal feed
Welsh Posters
- Gwella bioamrywiaeth
- Fformiwleiddio bwyd anifeiliaid maethlon
- Gwneud y gorau o reoli glaswelltir er mwyn cynhyrchu cig a llaeth maethlon
- Gwyddoniaeth y pridd
- Mae dwr yn hanfodol i fywyd
School visits
If you host educational visits, take a look at our Teacher Notes for ideas on how to use the posters to extend and enrich young people’s knowledge and understanding – especially useful for visits linked to the Science or Geography curricula.
Teacher Notes — Download the teacher notes that accompany the posters.
Teacher Notes (Wales)
Download the teacher notes for Wales that accompany the posters
Lawrlwythwch nodiadau athrawon Cymru sy’n cyd-fynd â’r posteri
Science on the farm — Short video introductions
A set of videos introducing the topics of technology, water, soil and cutting-edge science on the farm.
Transforming farming with technologyLearn about the innovative new technology that is being employed on farms. |
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Water is essential for lifeSee how scientists and farmers work together to safeguard and manage this precious natural resource. |
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Soil Science95% of our food supply depends on soil so healthy soil is critical for farming and society. |
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Cutting-edge science on the farmScientists are developing cutting-edge research and working with farmers to deliver food security for the future. |
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Another useful educational video is Harvest 2050 produced by BBSRC, part of UK Research and Innovation
Other ideas and activities
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Root viewingCreate a tank for root viewing, or build a mini tank with clear CD cases, pint glass, plastic bottles, bucket or other container. Information here. |
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Earthworm farmCreate and display an earthworm tank to show the important work worms do. Information here. |
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Talking about sensational soil!Whether you dig a spadeful or dig a whole soil inspection pit, show visitors the structure of the soil and talk about how you manage your soils on the farm. |
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Chicken talk!If you have chickens on your farm, watch this short video for top tips on how to share the science of farming with your visitors. |
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Talking about insect workersWatch this short video for top tips on how to share the science of farming with your visitors when talking about how insects help with glasshouse pollination. |
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Water matters!Watch this short video for top tips on how to share the science of farming with your visitors when talking about water. |
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