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Throughout your studies, you'll benefit from an extensive range of facilities within the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development – from arable and dairy farms to analytical laboratories.
Our specialist facilities will provide you with the practical skills to complement your theoretical studies.
The University has considerable land-based resources in the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ area, with approximately 800 hectares of mixed farming lands and woodlands spread throughout the surrounding areas of Arborfield, Shinfield and Sonning.
The Crop and Environment Laboratory is a state-of-the-art controlled environment facility dedicated to crop physiology and crop breeding research.
Our specialist analytical and research laboratories support an array of research and education projects across the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development.
Our 180-hectare Sonning Farm is home to a 15-hectare Crop Research Unit, where we undertake field trials and field-based research into arable, forage and soft fruit crops.
Our research is driven by key global challenges and aligns closely with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We are the highest placed UK University for Agriculture and Forestry at 20th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject, Agriculture and Forestry, 2025).