Farming for Pollinators
This module gives an introduction on the importance of pollinators and how simple actions within grass-based livestock farming can provide forage for bees and other insect pollinators.
This module gives an introduction on the importance of pollinators and how simple actions within grass-based livestock farming can provide forage for bees and other insect pollinators.
Dairy cows have complex nutritional needs and feeding accounts for one of the biggest costs of production. Matching nutrition to requirements at each stage of the production cycle is critical and can be challenging to meet. This module looks at...
This is a 5 day course held throughout the growing season followed by a ½ day BASIS exam.
This course is a sound introduction to the agronomy, integrated crop protection and crop nutrition of the main UK combinable and root...
This module examines how meat and milk production may be increased by selecting animals that use their feed more efficiently and in so doing, also meet climate change objectives for lower methane emissions.
The aim of the module is to give learners the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of preparing, driving and operating tractors and related machinery safely and efficiently.
Technology is essential to and so incredibly varied across all walks of life, and its use in monitoring wildlife is no different. Technology can not only gather data that we would otherwise be unable to attain, such as behaviours gathered...
This is an integrated training and assessment course.
You'll receive a certificate of training once it is completed.
Intended for a person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is or will be required to operate woodchippers...
This module will help you to understand, diagnose, eradicate and prevent BVD on your farm.
Renewable heat is the production of heat from technologies that are considered renewable such as Biomass, Heat Pumps, Biogas Combustion and Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW)/Solar Thermal.
This is a 1 day workshop with a certificate of attendance issued upon completion.
This workshop has been designed to deliver practical, useful information to help you care for the calf in its early months.
Aimed at stockmen on farm...