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.
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.
Livestock building design and construction is often a once-in-a-generation decision. Most, if not all, building components are fixed physical assets for the farm and once in place will provide years of support to the farm business. This module covers aspects...
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 business module introduces various topics that are essential for running your business. It will introduce you to the terminology used to give you an overview on Bookkeeping through to understanding accounts and cash flow, Making Tax Digital (MTD). This...
In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds.
In order to sell high quality plants, you need to produce healthy plants. Pests and diseases in plants lead to losses in production and sales.
It is important that you are able to detect problems when they arise by being...
Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.
Working alongside ecosystems by boosting biodiversity and the health of ecosystem like soils, can help farms become more sustainable long-term.
This course looks at key aspects of ecosystems and relates this to management areas that should be considered towards...
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.
This module introduces various topics that are essential for improving your soil fertility and increasing your yields. It will introduce you to understanding the basics of soil fertility, its components, measurement, and management practices. The module further introduces you to...