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.

Course outline:

Working Safely is a completely different approach to safety and health training. It’s a high-impact programme designed to be fun and get people fully involved. The first-class, jargon-free content is based on what people need to know in...

This module describes the benefits of farm diversification and discusses the available options to increase farm income, it will help you acquire knowledge of the diversification options to assist you in considering farm diversification.

While farmers already focus on supplying food through crops and livestock, there can be a disconnect when it comes to horticultural growing. This module aims to enhance your understanding of horticultural ventures, from start-up to development, providing a valuable starting...

This module will remind farmers of the importance of existing public access rights and their responsibilities for maintaining it. It will also look at ways in which farmers can engage with the public and provide open farm access for them...

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

The workshop aims to increase trainees’ knowledge of safety and good practice as well as outlining the legislative requirements for on farm medicines use. The course also...

Many farmers have ideas about diversifying but don't pursue them and some ideas are initially unsuccessful when knowledge about their specific business area is not explored fully. Some examples of specific business areas are: Tourism, agri food and retail, such...

Most energy consumption for fixed equipment in the Cereals Sector is used in grain drying, and grain storage, with heat being the largest energy use. This module focuses on these main energy-using processes; any technology improvement or increase in process...

In Wales 53% of all field boundaries are hedgerows adding to rural distinctiveness. There is great diversity in Welsh hedgerows, from gorse hedges on coastal stone-faced banks, to the skilled laid hedges of inland areas. There is a rich cultural...

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...