Skills and Training
Horticulture E-learning modules for SFS
Are you a horticultural business? Farming Connect can support you to complete UA4 (CPD) of the Sustainable Farming Scheme.
For horticulture farm businesses joining the SFS in 2026, the following e-learning modules completed from summer 2025 will count towards the...
Renewable Energy - Heat
Renewable heat is the production of heat from technologies that are considered renewable. Renewable energy is energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power. A feasibility study will determine which technology is...
Succession - It’s Not Just About Tax!
Succession is an important issue on a family farm and needs to be considered at an early stage to ensure the maximum options are available to the family. Our industry needs young people to ensure a successful future and we...
Net Zero for Beginners
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...
Precision Technology - Arable
The technologies used on farms are constantly evolving, as such, for context, this eLearning was last updated in October 2024. In recent years, there has been significant growth in precision technologies, often referred to as Precision Farming or Precision Agriculture...
Employing Staff Within Farm or Horticultural Businesses
Being the employer of choice is becoming more challenging and ensuring you have the right paperwork, contracts and documents in place has never been more important to protect both you and your business but also your employees.
It is always...
Respiratory Disease in Poultry
This module describes the identification, prevention and treatment of a number of common poultry respiratory.
African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever (ASF) is widely regarded as one of the most serious and damaging diseases affecting pigs. It is caused by an Arborvirus and has at least 22 distinct genotypes; pathogenesis varies between these genotypes. The virus is completely...
Mandatory Unit: Fundamentals to a successful business
This business module introduces various topics that are essential for running your business. It will introduce you to the terminology used to give you an overview on Bookkeeping through to understanding accounts and cash flow, Making Tax Digital (MTD). This...