Understanding and preventing the spread of the liver fluke parasite on your farm.

In this course you will learn how to manage grazing land for optimal livestock performance.

Learn about the different types of technology used in agriculture, the types of applications technology can be used for and the advantages and disadvantages of using advanced technology.

This business module introduces various topics that are essential for running your business. It will introduce you to the terminology used to give you an overview on Bookkeeping through to understanding accounts and cash flow, Making Tax Digital (MTD). This...

This module is an introduction to the soil sampling process and the interpretation of the results. It will cover the common parameters measured, why they are important, soil sampling methodology, a brief overview of how to interpret the results and...

Understanding the biological and genetic basis of sheep breeding can help us make important management decisions about which breed to use and where it fits into the farm business.

There are many problems that can occur during lambing, in this course we will look at some of the common problems of birthing and prolapses. 

This module gives an introduction on the importance of pollinators and how simple actions within grass-based livestock farming can provide forage for bees and other insect pollinators.

In order to sell high quality plants, you need to produce healthy plants. Pests and diseases in plants lead to losses in production and sales.
It is important that you are able to detect problems when they arise by being...

Horticulturists typically grow crops in a greenhouse or polytunnel, where the following factors can be regulated:    

• Temperature
• Humidity 
• Light 
• Carbon dioxide

When controlled to an optimal level, these conditions maximise the plant yield per unit of energy consumed...