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.
This module examines the use of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) to predict the genetic potential of animals and how their genes will be expressed in their progeny.
Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.
Livestock building design and construction is often a once-in-a-generation decision. Most, if not all, building components are fixed physical assets for the farm and once in place will provide years of support to the farm business. This module covers aspects...
This course takes participants through the key characteristics of most of the plant-based farm habitats which are mentioned in the Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, and provides information on how to do a quick survey to identify habitat types. By the...
This training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate a 360 degree tracked excavator safely.
The amount of instruction you will require will depend largely upon your previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet...
This course is delivered over 3 days with an assessment at the end of the course. A certificate is issued upon successful completion.
Are you running or managing a food related business on your farm or as part of a...
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 site Manager. Attending this course...
Overview: Change is uncomfortable though some find it easier to accept than others. Attendees will experience why we naturally resist change and how to recognise their own default response.
Aims: The course introduces coaching models to encourage a positive...
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...