Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University

• There is a need to develop alternative sources of protein for livestock feed as reliance on existing imported sources may expose the UK to future economic and supply chain insecurities.
• Farming insects could limit...

To find out more about how horticulture can help people create sustainable businesses from small areas of land, join Farming Connect at their ‘Living off ten acres’ roadshows.

From small scale hydroponics systems producing crops such as niche herbs, early...

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...

Lighting, milling, and grain drying contribute the most to energy consumption on Beef & Sheep farms. 
A significant amount of diesel is also used for heating equipment and farm vehicles. 
This module focuses on these main energy-using processes and provides...

Overview:   This one-day course is designed for individuals who make up a small core team or family and builds on the individuals’ strengths to create a team synergy. The course combines trainer led discussions, theory, and group exercises. The...

Anaerobic Digestion, often abbreviated as “AD”, is a process for the production of biogas in a digester. It has become a mature and well understood technology; it already plays a significant role in the UK’s renewable energy strategy, with more...

Renewable energy can be harnessed to generate electricity in a number of different ways. Understand how this electricity is generated using technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, biogas/anaerobic digestion (AD) and hydro.