Skills and Training

Are you a horticultural business? Farming Connect can support you to complete UA4 (CPD) of the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

For horticulture farm businesses joining the SFS in 2026, the following e-learning modules completed from summer 2025 will count towards the...

This course will help you understand the role of energy in poultry farming, it will explain the basic principles of energy management, providing a useful foundation to implement changes.

This module explains how genetic selection can be used to breed sheep that are more resistant to internal parasite infections. It informs ram breeders how they can get involved in this work and explains to commercial ram buyers how they...

This module aims to introduce you to concepts relating to soil health, particularly the processes and management considerations relating to maintaining soil health and avoiding soil erosion and damage. It will also introduce you to the wider importance of soils...

Precision technology is paving the way for more efficient, sustainable and profitable farming.
Introducing these onto farms can reduce workloads, improve animal welfare and help in making management decisions.

In this module, you will be introduced to some of the...

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate of training issued after course completion.

Injuries and illness ruin lives and businesses. Learn how to minimise the risks to yourself and those working on your farm. Working in conjunction...

Please note: course duration 1- 3 days dependent upon the Provider. A certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the course.

Provide your customers with the products or services they need by attending a Marketing Your Business course...

Typically a 2 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA1 = This qualification meets the legal requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and lets you work unsupervised...

Overview:   This one-day course is designed for individuals who make up a small core team or family and builds on the individuals’ strengths to create a team synergy. The course combines trainer led discussions, theory, and group exercises.

Designed...