Skills and Training

Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.

Many new builds are constrained by a narrow set of design factors or where the design process is driven by the building supplier, on a cost basis. But there are many other important factors to consider.

The simple dictionary definition of compost is as follows: a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Compost consists largely of decayed carbon-based matter like fruits, vegetables, manure, grasses, dead leaves...

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...

The term orchard refers to a plantation of trees designed to produce crops of fruits and nuts. As they are often in place for 15 years or more, careful planning pre-planting will give the best results. The most commonly grown...

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate of attendance issued upon completion

It is vital to your business to manage your finances correctly. This course will help you to gain the required level of financial knowledge, understand what...

This is a ½ day training course. With a certificate of training awarded following completion.

It is important that manual handling is done correctly to avoid injury. Undertaking this course will give you the practical knowledge you need to understand...

This course is a 1 day training course. A certificate of training will be issued following completion.

The purpose of this course is to equip candidates with the basic knowledge to manage woodland where the primary aim is conservation for...

Overview:
Everyone can speak and listen, but are we always effective at both? 
This one-day course is designed for persons to learn and develop effective communication skills that are essential in the rural workplace. 
Covering instructional skills and listening skills...

This module introduces your obligations regarding the Value Added Tax for transactions within the UK. Note that this is for your information only. For tax advice, always seek guidance from the HMRC or a qualified tax or accounting professional.