Skills and Training

In this course you will learn about blowfly strike; how it develops, what clinical signs you should look out for, and how to diagnose, treat and prevent it.

Agroforestry includes both the integration of trees on farmland and the use of agricultural crops and livestock in woodlands. Intensive arable and livestock systems can produce high yields per unit area and labour, but they can also have negative environmental...

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...

Refrigeration is a critical technology in modern agriculture, enabling the preservation of produce and extending shelf life through efficient heat transfer. By leveraging the refrigeration cycle, systems use refrigerants with specific thermodynamic properties to move heat from low- to high-temperature...

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...

This is a 2 day training course with an integrated assessment.
A British Wool certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
Available for applicants who have previously completed a machine sheep shearing course through the Farming Connect Programme and now...

Please note: course duration 1- 3 days dependent upon the Provider. A certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the course.

Provide your customers with the products or services they need by attending a Marketing Your Business course...

Typically a 2 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA1 = This qualification meets the legal requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and lets you work unsupervised...

Overview:   This one-day course is designed for individuals who make up a small core team or family and builds on the individuals’ strengths to create a team synergy. The course combines trainer led discussions, theory, and group exercises.

Designed...