Diffuse pollution is pollution that enters the environment such as a watercourse in a way that cannot be clearly attributed to a single activity. This might be through multiple sources or a single source but entering a watercourse in multiple...

This module introduces your obligations regarding the Value Added Tax for transactions within the UK. Note that this is for your information only. For tax advice, always seek guidance from the HMRC or a qualified tax or accounting professional.

This module examines how an understanding of an animal’s genetics can help determine their ability to thrive and be resilient to certain diseases and conditions.

This module is focused on genomics, and the application of genomics in the farming industry.

Understand how electricity is generated using technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, biogas/anaerobic digestion (AD) and hydro.

Ammonia (NH3) from agricultural activities has become a public health concern, it causes acidification of soil and water that can harm terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and directly damage ammonia sensitive plants and be toxic to fish. NH3 is produced from...

This module highlights the importance of animal welfare (both for the animals themselves and the farmers) and ways in which to improve it. As keepers of livestock, farmers have a duty of care to their animals. Research over the decades...

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

This module describes the use and implementation of no-till or min-till systems to improve soil health and lower costs of production.

This course looks at worms commonly found in the UK pigs and how to effectively treat and control them.