Horticultural Diversification for Biodiversity
This module will explore key diversification strategies for use in horticulture that specifically support biodiversity.
Water use in Horticulture
The horticultural sector relies heavily on water from many sources. By using a combination of sustainable methods, monitoring, benchmarking and good planning, growers can manage water usage and set achievable KPIs to support efficient and cost-effective water management.
Horticultural Soils; Sustainable Management Through Cover Cropping And Green Manures
This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive introduction into what green manures and cover crops can do to improve soils. Covering the roles these crops can play in preventing soil erosion, improving soil organic matter, managing nutrients, enhancing...
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...
Leading and Managing (Including Fair Work)
By the end of this module you will be able to identify your management style and understand the importance of developing your leadership skills to enhance your farming business.
Farm work requires a great deal of forethought and planning throughout...
Respiratory Diseases in Pigs
Respiratory diseases in pigs are a major concern for the UK pig industry, significantly impacting animal health, productivity, and farm profitability.
In Wales, respiratory diseases are responsible for around 25% of mortality in growing pigs and are a leading cause...
Sustainable Farming – Biosecurity (Livestock and Arable)
This module will focus on the various ways in which infectious diseases and pests can be introduced onto farms and spread, about various biosecurity measures to protect, prevent, mitigate and eradicate disease. We hope from this module you will extend...
Grazing Management
In this course you will learn how to manage grazing land for optimal livestock performance.
Precision Technology in Agriculture
Historically, the emergence of new technologies has continually changed and evolved farming practices, so that they have become increasingly more efficient, sustainable and profitable.
Today, due to significant pressures on the agricultural sector to increase food production, to be more...