Blowfly Strike (Cutaneous myiasis, maggots)
Blowfly strike is a major economic concern for farmers with considerable prevention costs involved for all at-risk sheep.
Blowfly strike is a major economic concern for farmers with considerable prevention costs involved for all at-risk sheep.
Agroforestry includes both the integration of trees on farmland and the use of agricultural crops and livestock in woodlands. Intensive arable and livestock systems can produce high yields per unit area and labour, but they can also have negative environmental...
The simple dictionary definition of compost is as follows: a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Compost consists largely of decayed carbon-based matter like fruits, vegetables, manure, grasses, dead leaves...
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...
In this module we will explain the benefits of biosecurity and steps to take should infectious disease be identified on your farm.
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.