Skills and Training

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.

This course will provide information about two key reliefs which help to reduce inheritance tax - Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). The course will look at what the reliefs are, how and when they apply and...

This module examines the causes and prevention of Injurious pecking (IP) in laying hens.

In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds. 

In this course we cover; Listeriosis - primarily a winter-spring disease, Polioencephalomalacia or Cerebrocortical necrosis (PEM or CCN) - commonly seen in weaned lambs, Coenurosis (Gid) - an uncommon disease of sheep and Vestibular disease (middle ear infections).

This module will explore the topic of mental health in agriculture, give tips on how to spot the signs of poor mental health in yourself and others and improve your understanding of some of the drivers behind mental health issues...

Agriculture has a significant environmental footprint. It is associated with approximately one third of global land use and is a key driver of land use change globally. Food production is also associated with ~15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At...

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...

The management of natural and semi-natural habitat is key to improving biodiversity and providing and enhancing ecosystem services. Maintaining habitats not only has a positive effect on local ecosystems and wildlife but can benefit the farm too, for example, in...

This module explores the causes and prevention of abortion in ewes.