Skills and Training

Vaccination plays an important part in the health management of poultry flocks. There are numerous diseases that are prevented by vaccinating.

Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) avoids clearfelling and creates sustainable diverse forests which reduces risks posed by climate change and biotic threats. 

Farm businesses are facing tighter profit margins than ever before, with the costs of many inputs beginning to outstrip the value of products in certain systems. One way to address this is by exploring the reduction of inputs, to mitigate...

According to UK Government statistics, wind power accounted for 28.8% of the UK’s total grid electricity in 2023. Besides the energy used to build and install wind turbines themselves, the electricity they generate is renewable and carbon free because the...

Usually a 3 day course with a certificate after completing the course successfully.

DIY AI can save you time and money by getting your cow inseminated at the right time without the stress of waiting for the technician. All aspects...

This is a 1 day training course with assessment and a certificate is awarded upon successful completion.

This qualification is for those people who are aspiring to or are presently working at a supervisory or management level and wish to...

This is a half day training course with a certificate issued upon successful completion.

This course is designed to give an overview of on-farm welfare issues associated with commercial egg production aimed at the role of the stock person.  Attending...

Overview: Change is uncomfortable though some find it easier to accept than others. Attendees will experience why we naturally resist change and how to recognise their own default response.
 
Aims: The course introduces coaching models to encourage a positive...

We think of worms in sheep causing dirty back ends and severe weight loss but worms can reduce growth rate by 50% with no clinical signs. Effective worm control means better performance and hence profitability.

Further information on anthelmintic resistance...

Grazed grass is the cheapest feed, supplying up to 90% of energy requirements for the animals but much is wasted due to poor timing. Good grazing systems match livestock needs to grass growth. Measuring grass and adjusting the grazing area...