Farm Nutrient Management
This module examines key factors in managing nutrients on your farmland to save money and improve the organic content of your soil. It is equally applicable to those within or outside a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Skills and Training
Slurry Management
This module addresses the need for silage, slurry and rainwater infrastructure management.
Climate Change and Livestock
Learn about the sources and mitigation strategies of greenhouse gas emissions in the livestock sector.
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.
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.
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.