Skills and Training

Understanding and preventing the spread of the liver fluke parasite on your farm.

The aim of the module is to give learners the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of preparing, driving and riding ATV’s safely and efficiently. ATVs are widely used in agriculture and forestry for moving people and goods. ATVs are...

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...

Carbon emissions reductions are a rising priority for many businesses, driven partly by the UK's Net Zero emissions target for 2050.
This module introduces key concepts in carbon reporting and provides guidance on how to approach and conduct carbon calculations.
 

Neonatal calf diseases present a significant challenge to calf health, welfare, and farm profitability in the UK. A range of diseases contribute to morbidity and mortality aside from scour and pneumonia in calves during the first month of life. Many...

A 1- day course with a certificate awarded following completion.

First aid can be crucial until the professionals take over. This training course is ideal for all of those who may be required to administer first aid in a workplace...

This module covers the detection, diagnosis and prevention of Parasitic Gastroenteritis (PGE) and lungworm in cattle, to maintain herd health and productivity.

In this course we will look at:

Existing building-related issues on livestock management, health, and performance, assessment of existing buildings in an objective manner, consideration of existing building against design guides and prioritising potential improvements based on available time and money.

This module provides an introduction to anthelmintic resistance and sustainable use of anthelmintics  . This includes considerations around considerate dosing and use to ensure protection of animals whilst minimising resistance development, and minimising the risk of these chemicals detrimentally impacting...

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...