Horticulture E-learning modules for SFS
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...
Sheep Scab
Sheep scab, caused by the mite Psoroptes ovis, leads to major economic losses to the UK flock and impacts sheep welfare. Studies consistently show that sheep on common grazing are at high risk of infection and that proper quarantine of...
Reducing agri-pollution
In this course you will learn about the impact of water pollution and the regulations in place to protect water pathways in Wales. The contribution of livestock to climate change and the potential for farm carbon sequestration will also be...
Eye Conditions in Cattle
Diagnosis of eye conditions in cattle is important in order to ensure the correct treatment is given. In this course we cover; Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK, “Pink eye”, New Forest Disease”), Bovine Iritis (“silage eye”) and Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma...
Food Safety for Growers of Fresh Produce
Safe food is described in law as “food which is free from contaminants and will not cause injury or illness”.
Unsafe food is food that could cause illness or injury through….
- Contaminants - hazards which shouldn’t be in the food...
Horticulture - An Introduction to the Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Horticulture
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a tool to control the damage and competition caused by pests, weeds and diseases. In this module you will learn the key principles of IPM and understand how they can be implemented by a horticultural...
Beef Breeding and Genetics
In this course you will learn how to use genetic evaluation results to select the best breeding stock for your beef herd. We will discuss how performance is affected by both genetic and non-genetic factors, but it is the genetics...
Neonatal Disease in Calves (excluding scours and pneumonia)
Neonatal calf diseases present a significant challenge to calf health, welfare, and farm profitability in the UK. A range of diseases contribute to morbidity and mortality aside from scour and pneumonia in calves during the first month of life. Many...
Sheep Lameness
This module looks at the causes, prevention and treatment of lameness in sheep.