Issued on 29 Dec 2025 by

Queen's University Belfast

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This badge certifies successful completion of the GROW on the Go - Improving Water Quality, developed by Queen's University Belfast as part of the EIT Food Grow project (growproject.eu). The 30 minute micro learning course equips learners with practical strategies to improve farm sustainability and resilience, including water quality management, low-input efficiency, organic dairy production, and regenerative soil practices. This course introduces nature-based solutions for managing farm runoff, reducing nutrient pollution, and protecting water quality. Learners explore real farm examples and create practical plans for sustainable water management.

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Issuer

Queen's University Belfast

s.mclaughlin@qub.ac.uk

Criteria

To complete this course learners demonstrate understanding of the environmental impact of agricultural runoff and identify and evaluate nature-based solutions such as swales, check dams, and comfrey strips.

Submit a reflective plan outlining practical steps for implementing runoff control strategies on a real or hypothetical farm.

Issuer: Queen's University Belfast as part of the EIT Food Grow project (growproject.eu)

Validity: This badge does not expire but reflects knowledge and skills at the “Explore” competency level.

To earn this badge, the learner must have:

Engaged with interactive activities, including role-play scenarios, reflection prompts, and applied case-based questions.

Demonstrate understanding of key concepts through formative quizzes and a final 10-question multiple-choice assessment.