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.
Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.
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...
This course takes participants through the key characteristics of most of the plant-based farm habitats which are mentioned in the Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, and provides information on how to do a quick survey to identify habitat types. By the...
This module presents some guidelines and practical advice to assist you in becoming an effective farm employer.
We think of worms in sheep causing dirty back ends and severe weight loss but worms can reduce growth rate by 50% with no clinical signs. Effective worm control means better performance and hence profitability.
Further information on anthelmintic resistance...
This module presents the advantages of different types of grass.
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...
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.