Skills and Training

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

This module addresses the need for infrastructure management, current legislation, storage and handling and the impacts of rainwater.

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is growing method where the parameters and conditions for growth are controlled which increases efficiency.

Plant pests and diseases (P&D) lead to production and sales losses.
Understand and be aware of the current biosecurity pressures the UK faces and learn how to maintain high levels of hygiene and ways of reducing P&D outbreaks.
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This module takes you through bracken as a habitat; when it has high nature value and when it doesn’t; control methods; and some uses for bracken and bracken-covered land. At the end of the module you should have a better...

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...

This module looks at managing poultry manure.

Would you like to improve your soil management? Increase your forage production or reduce your fertiliser usage?

The workshop will focus on:

• understanding key soil fertility
• understanding soil types and structure
• be able to complete a field assessment on...

Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.

Master Herbal is a one-day course that will equip participants with the knowledge needed to successfully establish and manage herbal leys for the benefit of livestock, soil health and the environment and be able to:

Discuss the benefits of herbal...