Agricultural Air Pollution
This course will give an overview of agricultural air pollution issues and will cover ways in which farming can be modified to reduce damaging emissions.
Skills and Training
Principles of Plant Pests and Diseases
In order to sell high quality plants, you need to produce healthy plants. Pests and diseases in plants lead to losses in production and sales.
It is important that you are able to detect problems when they arise by being...
Sustainable Farming - Grassland Management (including multi-species swards and mixed grazing)
Well-managed grass provides a cost-effective, high-quality feed for sheep and cattle. With farms expected to implement sustainable farming practices to achieve sustainable outputs, good grassland management can play a vital role in helping to maximise feed quality and to improve...
Sustainable Farming – Integrated Pest Management
Chemical (pesticides or herbicides) control of pests and weeds has been an integral part of agriculture, food security and land use efficiency facilitating the production of safe and high-quality food and feed with improved yields. However, after application chemicals may...
Grassland Species
This module presents the advantages of different types of grass.
Horticulture - A Quick Guide To Recognising Some Of The Most Common Pests, Diseases And Weeds In Horticultural Crops
Pests and diseases can be a big problem in horticulture. Anything that is damaging your crops, or impacting the nutrients or light available, can impact your levels of production and ultimately your yields and profits. Understanding how to recognise certain...
Reducing agri-pollution
This module highlights some of the measures which farmers can employ to reduce the potential for agricultural pollution.
Grow your Own Protein
In this module you will learn about growing your own sources of protein for livestock feed, therefore reducing your reliance on imported protein. Protein is the single biggest cost for livestock feed. It is mostly imported and mixed into feed...
Agroceuticals – Daffodils and Alzheimer’s
Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.
Sustainable Farming: Woodland Management
The aim of this module is to improve your understanding of the fundamentals of woodland management. There are many aspects to consider when it comes to effectively managing existing woodland for both productivity and environmental and social benefits. Understanding these...