Skills and Training

This module describes the cause, effect and prevention of trace element deficiency in cattle.

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.

In this course we will discuss how agriculture can have impacts on people, animals and places. When considering a sustainable farming future it’s important to understand these impacts as they will be drivers for subsidy and can be useful to...

Horticulturists typically grow crops in a greenhouse or polytunnel, where the following factors can be regulated:    

• Temperature
• Humidity 
• Light 
• Carbon dioxide

When controlled to an optimal level, these conditions maximise the plant yield per unit of energy consumed...

Course duration can vary please check with your chosen provider - a certificate of competence will be awarded upon completion. This training course will be a mix of both practical and theory elements.

This training course will give you the...

This module examines how an understanding of an animal’s genetics can help determine their ability to thrive and be resilient to certain diseases and conditions.

Understand how electricity is generated using technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, biogas/anaerobic digestion (AD) and hydro.

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...

Overview:
This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to install post and strained wire fencing safely, protecting both you and those around you. 
This training course has been developed to help you understand how to install post...

This course is a 1 day training course and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the course.

If you want to improve your skills in understanding, analysing and using your annual accounts, this course is for...