Farm Human Resources
This module presents some guidelines and practical advice to assist you in becoming an effective farm employer.
This module presents some guidelines and practical advice to assist you in becoming an effective farm employer.
We think of worms in sheep causing dirty back ends and severe weight loss but worms can reduce growth rate by 50% with no clinical signs. Effective worm control means better performance and hence profitability.
Further information on anthelmintic resistance...
Grazed grass is the cheapest feed, supplying up to 90% of energy requirements for the animals but much is wasted due to poor timing. Good grazing systems match livestock needs to grass growth. Measuring grass and adjusting the grazing area...
This course will look at climate change and the mitigation techniques available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced in the agricultural sector by different land management strategies.
Body Condition Score (BCS) is a simple, cheap, and effective way to monitor the health and nutritional status of the flock. It uses the assessment of the amount of fat cover and muscle mass across the lumbar spine to give...
This module explains beef suckler cow feeding, monitoring of body condition score, consideration for different management systems and specific nutritional disorders.
Net Zero is one of many terms used regarding carbon emissions. As we approach the UK target year, discussion on the subject will only increase.
This module outlines what Net Zero is, explains some key terms and principles, and gives...
Usually a 3 day course with a certificate after completing the course successfully.
DIY AI can save you time and money by getting your cow inseminated at the right time without the stress of waiting for the technician. All aspects...
This is a 1 day training course with assessment and a certificate is awarded upon successful completion.
This qualification is for those people who are aspiring to or are presently working at a supervisory or management level and wish to...
This is a half day training course with a certificate issued upon successful completion.
This course is designed to give an overview of on-farm welfare issues associated with commercial egg production aimed at the role of the stock person. Attending...