Skills and Training

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).

Safe food is described in law as “food which is free from contaminants and will not cause injury or illness”.
Unsafe food is food that could cause illness or injury through….

• Contaminants - hazards which shouldn’t be in the food...

Farms are essentially businesses, subject to the same demands for efficiency and success, while also
facing distinctive challenges. It's crucial to assess your farm business from multiple angles to gauge
your performance and pinpoint areas of strength or areas that...

This module looks at the causes, prevention and treatment of Fasciolosis or Liver Fluke in beef and dairy cattle.

This course will look at docking, fostering and castration of lambs and welfare related issues. 

This course will provide an overview of the potential threats to trees in Wales and help to identify tree pests and diseases. It provides suggested actions to take on infected trees and clear steps to help prevention.

Plant pests and diseases (P&D) lead to production and sales losses.
Understand and be aware of the current biosecurity pressures the UK faces and learn how to maintain high levels of hygiene and ways of reducing P&D outbreaks.
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This module aims to expand on the considerations surrounding the running of a farm business, succession, and how new entrants can find routes to participate in, or operate, a farm business in Wales. Farming is essential for ecosystem services and...