Precision Technology in Agriculture
Learn about the different types of technology used in agriculture, the types of applications technology can be used for and the advantages and disadvantages of using advanced technology.
Learn about the different types of technology used in agriculture, the types of applications technology can be used for and the advantages and disadvantages of using advanced technology.
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...
This course is an introduction to nutrient management planning on improved land and the elements included in a nutritional management plan. At the end of this module, you should be able to understand the importance of a nutrient management plan...
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...
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...
This module will show you how to get the most out of your grass resource, reduce grass wastage, and improve livestock performance.
This module describes the benefits and practice of implementing effective composting on your farm.
Increasingly, the value of natural capital is being incorporated into value assessments of land management production systems to quantify the benefits derived. This approach can allow features such as carbon storage potential to be recognised and valued.
This course will look at factors relating to farm emissions and maximising carbon sequestration within sustainable farming and land management practices. Energy efficiency strategies will be discussed as well as energy production via renewable technologies as a way to reduce...
The simple dictionary definition of compost is as follows: a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Compost consists largely of decayed carbon-based matter like fruits, vegetables, manure, grasses, dead leaves...