Water is essential to agriculture production. In addition water is managed to supplement production with its uses comprising irrigation, spraying, drinking for livestock, and washing (vegetables, livestock buildings). In the UK water for agriculture is obtained either directly from rain...
This unit describes the safe storage, use and disposal of pesticides.
Horticulturists typically grow crops in a greenhouse or polytunnel, where the following factors can be regulated:
When controlled to an optimal level, these conditions maximise the plant yield per unit of energy consumed...
This short course will begin to explore depression within agriculture, what it is and how to help yourself come out the other side.
This course will give an overview of the use of circular economy techniques in Welsh land management towards improving sustainability, resource efficiency, environmental impacts and long term economics of the industry.
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...
While farmers already focus on supplying food through crops and livestock, there can be a disconnect when it comes to horticultural growing. This module aims to enhance your understanding of horticultural ventures, from start-up to development, providing a valuable starting...
Energy monitoring systems enable us to manage our energy bills in real time rather than wait for the end of the month. Measuring and monitoring energy may sound very technical. However, this module will show how to convert your monthly...
This module sets out the basic principles of organic growing and, very broadly, what they mean in practice. More detailed guides can be found in the further reading section.
Carbon emissions reductions are a rising priority for many businesses, driven partly by the UK's Net Zero emissions target for 2050.
This module introduces key concepts in carbon reporting and provides guidance on how to approach and conduct carbon calculations.
