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. 

This module highlights the advancements in technology and precision agriculture in the pig sector.

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...

This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between October - December 2023

This module introduces your obligations regarding the Value Added Tax for transactions within the UK. Note that this is for your information only. For tax advice, always seek guidance from the HMRC or a qualified tax or accounting professional.

Horticulturists typically grow crops in a greenhouse or polytunnel, where the following factors can be regulated:    

• Temperature
• Humidity 
• Light 
• Carbon dioxide

When controlled to an optimal level, these conditions maximise the plant yield per unit of energy consumed...

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...

Food safety is vital for anyone producing it. Even at the small grower level you need to understand the legal implications and possible risk areas of food contamination and ensure they have all possible documentation to trace and track issues...

Overview:
The importance of peatlands in the Welsh landscape has become increasingly recognised.
•    Peatland can store 30 times more carbon than a healthy tropical rainforest.
•    Healthy peatlands can help reduce flooding. They act like sponges, absorbing water during...

In this unit we look at how you, your family, and your staff can minimise your risk, reduce your stress and stay healthy and safe on the farm.