Skills and Training

This module highlights some of the measures which farmers can employ to reduce the potential for agricultural pollution.

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...

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

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...

Foliar fertiliser application is an alternative method providing fertiliser nutrients directly to a plant’s leaves compared to most solid or prill fertilisers which are incorporated through the soil via the plant’s roots. This can lower inputs with higher targeting to...

Working alongside ecosystems by boosting biodiversity and the health of ecosystem like soils, can help farms become more sustainable long-term.  

This course looks at key aspects of ecosystems and relates this to management areas that should be considered towards...

Farm businesses are facing tighter profit margins than ever before, with the costs of many inputs beginning to outstrip the value of products in certain systems. One way to address this is by exploring the reduction of inputs, to mitigate...

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a tool to control the damage and competition caused by pests, weeds and diseases. In this module you will learn the key principles of IPM and understand how they can be implemented by a horticultural...

This module examines key factors in managing nutrients on your farmland to save money and improve the organic content of your soil. It is equally applicable to those within or outside a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Diffuse pollution is pollution that enters the environment such as a watercourse in a way that cannot be clearly attributed to a single activity. This might be through multiple sources or a single source but entering a watercourse in multiple...