Climate Change and Livestock
Learn about the sources and mitigation strategies of greenhouse gas emissions in the livestock sector.
Learn about the sources and mitigation strategies of greenhouse gas emissions in the livestock sector.
By making small improvements dairy farmers can make significant energy savings. This module focuses on processes that consume the most energy on a dairy farm: milk harvesting, milk cooling, and water heating for cleaning and explores how energy storage can...
Succession is an important issue on a family farm and needs to be considered at an early stage to ensure the maximum options are available to the family. Our industry needs young people to ensure a successful future and we...
This is a 2 day training course with an integrated assessment.
A British Wool certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
Available for applicants who have previously completed a machine sheep shearing course through the Farming Connect Programme and now...
This is a ½ day training course. With a certificate of training awarded following completion.
It is important that manual handling is done correctly to avoid injury. Undertaking this course will give you the practical knowledge you need to understand...
This course is a 1 day training course. A certificate of training will be issued following completion.
The purpose of this course is to equip candidates with the basic knowledge to manage woodland where the primary aim is conservation for...
Overview:
Everyone can speak and listen, but are we always effective at both?
This one-day course is designed for persons to learn and develop effective communication skills that are essential in the rural workplace.
Covering instructional skills and listening skills...
Mastitis in dairy cattle is almost always caused by bacterial infection. This module will help you determine which bacteria are causing mastitis on your farm and how you should respond.
This module will show you how to get the most out of your grass resource, reduce grass wastage, and improve livestock performance.
Learn about the different types of technology used in agriculture, the types of applications technology can be used for and the advantages and disadvantages of using advanced technology.