Farm Nutrient Management
This module examines key factors in managing nutrients on your farmland to save money and improve the organic content of your soil. It is equally applicable to those within or outside a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
This module examines key factors in managing nutrients on your farmland to save money and improve the organic content of your soil. It is equally applicable to those within or outside a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Schmallenberg virus is transmitted by biting midges and can infect and cause disease in sheep, cattle and goats. Learn how to recognise symptoms, what the risks are and how best to treat and control it.
Avian influenza (AI) or bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease of birds. It affects both wild and domestic birds and some strains are more pathogenic than others, resulting in a range of symptoms from very mild respiratory signs...
Dairy cows have complex nutritional needs and feeding accounts for one of the biggest costs of production. Matching nutrition to requirements at each stage of the production cycle is critical and can be challenging to meet. This module looks at...
Master Herbal is a one-day course that will equip participants with the knowledge needed to successfully establish and manage herbal leys for the benefit of livestock, soil health and the environment and be able to:
Discuss the benefits of herbal...
A 2 day training course with an independent assessment and certificate upon successful completion.
This course is ideal if you're working on farms, in woodland, or in conservation. You'll learn all the theory needed to use and keep a chainsaw...
This is a half day training course with a certificate issued upon successful completion.
Equipment required to maintain bird welfare; Legislative requirements, codes of practice and industry standards; Litter conditions and how this affects the flock; Accommodation and shelter; Feed and...
This is a 5 day course held throughout the growing season followed by a ½ day BASIS exam.
This course is a sound introduction to the agronomy, integrated crop protection and crop nutrition of the main UK combinable and root...
Overview:
Effective nutrient management is an essential part of producing high quality profitable crops whilst also protecting the wider environment. The FACTS Certification and Training Scheme covers best practice in fertiliser use and plant nutrient management, and allows successful candidates...
This module explores the causes and prevention of abortion in ewes.