Farm Benchmarking
This module describes the use of the Measure to Manage program to benchmark your farm using established business indicators.
Benefits of Planting Trees on Upland Farms
In this course you will learn about the environmental and production benefits of planting trees on upland farms. The module will draw upon a real-life multi-farm case study in which 5% of the farmland was planted with trees and will...
Climate Change and Land Management
Effective land management strategies are key to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by agriculture. Climate change is exactly what the name suggests – a global change in climate patterns due to global warming which is caused by human activities...
Energy Efficiency – Poultry Farms
This course will help you understand the role of energy in poultry farming, it will explain the basic principles of energy management, providing a useful foundation to implement changes.
Breeding Sheep for Parasite Resistance
This module explains how genetic selection can be used to breed sheep that are more resistant to internal parasite infections. It informs ram breeders how they can get involved in this work and explains to commercial ram buyers how they...
Sustainable Farming - Managing Peatland
This course is an introduction to the importance to peatland management in their role as key habitats and in the benefits they provide farmers and the wider environment including through mitigating climate change.
Calf Weaning and Rumen Development
Weaning is a critical stage in a calf's life, marking the transition from a milk-based diet to solid feed, which supports further growth and development. Successful calf weaning is essential for promoting healthy rumen development, achieving healthy and productive animals...
Liver Fluke Management
Understanding and preventing the spread of the liver fluke parasite on your farm.
Organic Horticulture
This module sets out the basic principles of organic growing and, very broadly, what they mean in practice. More detailed guides can be found in the resources section.
Eye Diseases in Sheep
Eye disease in sheep can be extremely painful, causing permanent blindness. It can significantly reduce feeding and condition. There are a variety of eye conditions affecting UK sheep and diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. In this course we cover; ...