Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is growing method where the parameters and conditions for growth are controlled which increases efficiency.
Skills and Training
Grassland Species
This module presents the advantages of different types of grass.
Weed Control
In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds.
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.
Grazing Management
This module will show you how to get the most out of your grass resource, reduce grass wastage, and improve livestock performance.
Grazing Livestock on Fodder Beet
This module describes the benefits and use of fodder beet as an effective grazing livestock crop.
Natural Capital and Net Zero
Increasingly, the value of natural capital is being incorporated into value assessments of land management production systems to quantify the benefits derived. This approach can allow features such as carbon storage potential to be recognised and valued.
Improving Soil Health
This module describes the use and implementation of no-till or min-till systems to improve soil health and lower costs of production.
Pesticide Safety
This module describes the safe storage, use and disposal of pesticides.
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.