Skills and Training

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 resources section.

Eye disease in sheep can be extremely painful, causing permanent blindness. It can significantly reduce feeding and condition. There are a variety of eye conditions affecting UK sheep and diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. In this course we cover; ...

AI is a technique for impregnating females with the semen of superior quality bulls without the need for keeping a bull. It has been most widely used for breeding dairy cattle and has made bulls of high genetic merit available...

Dairy cows have complex nutritional needs and feeding accounts for one of the biggest costs of production. Matching nutrition to requirements at each stage of the production cycle is critical and can be challenging to meet. This module looks at...

This course is an introduction to the importance to peatland management in their role as key habitats and in the benefits they provide farmers and the wider environment including through mitigating climate change.

Weaning is a critical stage in a calf's life, marking the transition from a milk-based diet to solid feed, which supports further growth and development. Successful calf weaning is essential for promoting healthy rumen development, achieving healthy and productive animals...

Sheep are seasonal breeders, but:

• Can we extend the breeding season?
• How does that fit with the consumer demand for lamb?
• Could we get more than one crop of lambs per year?
• Could we lamb earlier, or later, to match the demand?

This module addresses the need for infrastructure management, current legislation, storage and handling and the impacts of rainwater.

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.

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...