Sit- Astride ATV's including Loads and Trailed Equipment
Typically a 1 day training course and assessment dependent upon experience. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
Sit-astride all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also known as Quad Bikes or Quadbikes) are incredibly versatile machines. Their flexibility means they can work...
Identifying Habitats
This course takes participants through the key characteristics of most of the plant-based farm habitats which are mentioned in the Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, and provides information on how to do a quick survey to identify habitat types. By the...
Technology for Monitoring Wildlife
Technology is essential to and so incredibly varied across all walks of life, and its use in monitoring wildlife is no different. Technology can not only gather data that we would otherwise be unable to attain, such as behaviours gathered...
Pensarnau
Pensarnau, Cross Inn, Llandysul, Ceredigion
Focus Site Project: Investigation into whether high crude protein levels in the ration may be associated with a depression in dairy cow fertility
Introduction to project:
Cows at Pensarnau farm are housed for most of...
Fro Farm
Fro Farm, Abergavenny
Focus Site Project: Genomics – the benefits of testing to help breeding decisions
Project aims:
- To compare the benefits of genomic testing against parental average data when selecting which bulls to use on which cows for the best...
Disbudding Calves
Horned cattle are a major management problem on farm, causing significant risks for both handlers and other stock. Removing the horns has benefits for both humans and cattle.
St John Ambulance – First Aid for Farmers
To present an understanding of general recognition and treatment skills to provide the learner with the knowledge and understanding to manage first aid in a farming environment.
This course covers the following:
- Aims, roles and responsibilities of the first aider...
Social Media Marketing
This social media marketing course covers the strategic, creative, and technical aspects of managing social media platforms effectively. It starts with the creation of a tailored social media strategy, detailing platform selection, post frequency, and content strand development. The course...
Marian Mawr
Aled Morris
Marian Mawr, Dyserth, Rhyl
Main Objectives
- Improve efficiencies and increase profitability.
- Demonstrate how important people skills and management are for a profitable business.
- Gain new ideas to help the industry move forward and become more competitive.