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.

Most energy consumption for fixed equipment in the Cereals Sector is used in grain drying, and grain storage, with heat being the largest energy use. This module focuses on these main energy-using processes; any technology improvement or increase in process...

This module describes the benefits of farm diversification and discusses the available options to increase farm income, it will help you acquire knowledge of the diversification options to assist you in considering farm diversification.

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...

This module examines the prevention, treatment and control of respiratory disease in cattle.

This course will explain how to diagnose and treat the three types of disease caused by liver fluke – acute, sub-acute and chronic.  

This course will highlight the risks of working with farm animals, especially cattle. Explain flight or fight responses, and covers how to avoid them, utilising the principles of safe handling and other methods.

This course will give an overview of the use of circular economy techniques in Welsh land management towards improving sustainability, resource efficiency, environmental impacts and long term economics of the industry.

Around 35 million home and business owners across the UK receive either a gas or electricity bill every month.  In many cases the energy bills that we receive every month is amongst the largest of our bills but how well...