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

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...

This module explores the causes and prevention of abortion in cattle.

Agriculture has a significant environmental footprint. It is associated with approximately one third of global land use and is a key driver of land use change globally. Food production is also associated with ~15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At...

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 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...

In this course you will learn about feed efficiency in ruminants and poultry, how to measure it, what factors influence it, and what it means for you and your farm in terms of savings and income.

This module will cover several key issues at lambing time: Ring womb, various types of malpresentation and vaginal and uterine prolapse. Identifying and acting quickly to correct these problems can save the life of both the ewe and her lambs...

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.

This course will give an overview of the future direction of agriculture in Wales based on aims relating to sustainable farming and the Sustainable Land Management framework. It will aim to introduce the 5 core themes that make up the...