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...
Around 35 million home and business owners across the UK receive either a gas or electricity bill every month. In many cases the energy bills that we receive every month is amongst the largest of our bills but how well...
With more of us shopping around on our energy contracts since the height of the energy crisis there is a bigger focus than ever on customer service and standards in the industry. With the energy crisis of 2022 switching activity...
In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds.
This module sets out the many ways in which the new and existing woods and trees provide multiple benefits to both the farm business and farm environment.
Safe food is described in law as “food which is free from contaminants and will not cause injury or illness”.
Unsafe food is food that could cause illness or injury through….
Plant pests and diseases (P&D) lead to production and sales losses.
Understand and be aware of the current biosecurity pressures the UK faces and learn how to maintain high levels of hygiene and ways of reducing P&D outbreaks.
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Food safety is vital for anyone producing it. Even at the small grower level you need to understand the legal implications and possible risk areas of food contamination and ensure they have all possible documentation to trace and track issues...
The UK Energy Grid is a high-voltage powered transmission network that serves Great Britain. Owned by National Grid, this network serves to connect major power stations and 225,000 substations via 220,000km overhead lines and underground power cables.
With energy prices starting to show signs of stability, as well as falling from the heights we saw during the peak of the energy crisis, many of us are still seeing increases in the renewal of our contracts and with...
