Grazing Livestock on Fodder Beet
This module describes the benefits and use of fodder beet as an effective grazing livestock crop.
Selective Dry Cow Therapy (SDCT)
Antibiotic resistance is a major concern within Agriculture and is highlighted in most milk contracts. SDCT is a good way to help reduce blanket antibiotic use if done in a controlled manner and following a protocol with your vet to...
Sustainable Farming – Benefits to People, Animals and Places
In this course we will discuss how agriculture can have impacts on people, animals and places. When considering a sustainable farming future it’s important to understand these impacts as they will be drivers for subsidy and can be useful to...
Energy Efficiency and Producing Renewable Energy
Energy efficiency for your business is a great way to reduce your operating costs and improve the profitability of your operation. The module is an introduction to the principles of energy efficiency and producing and using renewable energy on farms...
Sustainable Farming – Farming in Protected Sites
Farming in Protected Sites requires a sensitive approach to agriculture. This module highlights the support available to farmers and the challenges of conserving some of Wales’ most important landscapes, habitats and species. In Wales, more than 80% of the land...
PGE and Lungworm in Cattle
This module covers the detection, diagnosis and prevention of Parasitic Gastroenteritis (PGE) and lungworm in cattle.
Castration of Calves
Castration: Getting the Best Result for Farm and Calf
Natural Capital and Net Zero
Increasingly, the value of natural capital is being incorporated into value assessments of land management production systems to quantify the benefits derived. This approach can allow features such as carbon storage potential to be recognised and valued.
Sustainable Farming - Sustainable Use of Anthelmintics
This module provides an introduction to anthelmintic resistance and sustainable use of anthelmintics . This includes considerations around considerate dosing and use to ensure protection of animals whilst minimising resistance development, and minimising the risk of these chemicals detrimentally impacting...