Skills and Training

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...

A 3 day training course with an independent assessment and certificate issued upon successful completion.

Felling trees can be a dangerous task. That is why it's important to make sure you have the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to do...

This is a half day course with a separate assessment at a later date.  Following successful completion you will be issued a certificate of competence which can be used to purchase the sheep dip.

If you need to buy or...

1 day course.

• This qualification is aimed at those responsible for the purchase, delivery, production and service of food in the catering and manufacturing industries.
• It is also suitable for those owning/managing a smaller catering/food business.
• Learners achieving this qualification...

This course is designed to give the knowledge needed to be an integral part of a HACCP team in food manufacturing and other related industries, such as distribution and storage. 

The qualification is ideal for people already working in food...