Using Fire to Manage Vegetation
A range of semi-natural habitats are subject to managed burning including in particular moorland and heath, but also some mires and other wetlands (such as reedbeds), grasslands
Skills and Training
Sustainable Farming – Integrated Pest Management
Chemical (pesticides or herbicides) control of pests and weeds has been an integral part of agriculture, food security and land use efficiency facilitating the production of safe and high-quality food and feed with improved yields. However, after application chemicals may...
Sustainable Farming - Managing Peatland
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.
Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (PA6)
Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment held on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
PA6 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate...
Weed Control
In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds.
Agricultural Drone Course - A2 Certificate of Competency
A2 Certificate of Competency Online
CAA Certificated (https://www.caa.co.uk/)
*If the student owns their own drone they will also be expected to register as a UAS Operator and pay £10 for an Operator ID.
The A2 CofC course is...
Fencing and Gate Installation - Post and Strained Wire
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...
Sustainable Farming - Health And Safety in Agriculture
This module will focus on health and safety in the agricultural industry. Within this module, you will be reminded of common health and safety risks in the agricultural industry, how to identify risks and put actions in place to stay...
Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2)
Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
PA2 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate of...
Agroceuticals – Daffodils and Alzheimer’s
Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.