Skills and Training

This module helps you establish a formal business plan for your farm which you’ll need when applying for funds or loans, or when expanding or changing the farm operation in some substantial way. 

Mastitis in dairy cattle is almost always caused by bacterial infection. This module will help you determine which bacteria are causing mastitis on your farm and how you should respond.

The aim of the module is to give learners the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of preparing, driving and riding ATV’s safely and efficiently. ATVs are widely used in agriculture and forestry for moving people and goods. ATVs are...

This course will look at factors relating to farm emissions and maximising carbon sequestration within sustainable farming and land management practices. Energy efficiency strategies will be discussed as well as energy production via renewable technologies as a way to reduce...

Net Zero is one of many terms used regarding carbon emissions. As we approach the UK target year, discussion on the subject will only increase.

This module outlines what Net Zero is, explains some key terms and principles, and gives...

Body condition scoring is an effective technique for ensuring livestock are in appropriate condition for their stage in the production cycle.  Its purpose is to achieve a balance between economic feeding, good production and good welfare.

Please note: the course length will depend on the provider delivering the course. A certificate of attendance will be issued at the end of the course.

Business management is key to ensure a business stays profitable and continues to provide...

Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is an important disease of cattle. BVD is a disease caused by a virus that produces immunosuppression and reproductive failure in cattle. This makes cases of pneumonia, diarrhoea and other diseases much worse in affected herds...

Farming Connect is looking for farmers and contractors who want to master their on-farm nutrient storage and management practices ahead of the new water regulations, becoming muck management-ambassadors for the rest of the industry in Wales. 

Master slurry is...

This module provides an introduction to anthelmintic resistance and sustainable use of anthelmintics  . This includes considerations around considerate dosing and use to ensure protection of animals whilst minimising resistance development, and minimising the risk of these chemicals detrimentally impacting...