Climate Change and Livestock
Learn about the sources and mitigation strategies of greenhouse gas emissions in the livestock sector.
Skills and Training
Rural Crime – Keeping your Farm Secure
This course will show how combining physical security measures and hi-tech devices together with developing strong community links to stay aware of crime trends can combat the rise in rural crime effectively.
Farm Safety – Working Safely with Tractors
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.
Grazing Systems
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...
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.
Farm Business Diversification
This course will help you to analyse farm business diversification ideas and provide some tools for making informed decisions about implementing changes, whether you are new to diversification, or have an existing diversification project or business.
Farm Safety – Working Safely with All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)
Gain knowledge and understanding of preparing, driving and riding ATV’s safely and efficiently. ATVs are widely used in agriculture and forestry for moving people and goods, in this module we will look at the principal handling techniques to ensure safe...
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.