Skills and Training

This module gives an introduction on the importance of pollinators and how simple actions within grass-based livestock farming can provide forage for bees and other insect pollinators.

This course will give an overview of the future direction of agriculture in Wales based on aims relating to sustainable farming and the Sustainable Land Management framework. It will aim to introduce the 5 core themes that make up the...

This module aims to expand on the considerations surrounding the running of a farm business, succession, and how new entrants can find routes to participate in, or operate, a farm business in Wales. Farming is essential for ecosystem services and...

This module will discuss the importance of safeguarding water quality and the impact of water pollution on the environment. It will cover potential sources of pollution and some methods for reducing or eliminating them. Regulations and best practice guidance for...

Typically a 1 day training course and assessment dependent upon experience.  A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

Sit-astride all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also known as Quad Bikes or Quadbikes) are incredibly versatile machines. Their flexibility means they can work...

This module will help you identify invasive and injurious species and outline your legislative responsibilities in relation to them. The module will also discuss the threats posed by invasive and injurious species and actions you can take to manage them. 

This course will look at factors relating to farm emissions and maximising carbon sequestration within sustainable farming and land management practices. Energy efficiency strategies will be discussed as well as energy production via renewable technologies as a way to reduce...

Around 2.32 million home and business energy contracts actively switched energy contracts in 2023, up 78% on the 1.3 million switches in 2022. The increase in switches largely came about due to the stabilization of prices off the back of...

This online postgraduate module runs for 3 months, starting in May. Participants should either hold a first degree or have at least 2 years relevant experience in agriculture. The course can be taken as stand alone CPD or can be...

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate awarded following completion.

This training course is for you if you currently work in the agriculture or horticulture sector,  have an understanding   of   the sector or  would like...