In this course you will learn about the importance of a good grazing system and about the most common types in use in Wales. The benefits and drawbacks of each grazing approach will be discussed.

Ammonia (NH3) from agricultural activities has become a public health concern, it causes acidification of soil and water that can harm terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and directly damage ammonia sensitive plants and be toxic to fish. NH3 is produced from...

Main Objectives

• Improve business resilience by reducing cost of production.
• Utilise innovative technology to improve herd and farm performance.
• Develop a greater understanding of drivers of profitability on farm.
• Explore best practice through...

This module addresses the need for infrastructure management, current legislation, storage and handling and the impacts of rainwater.

Pests and diseases can be a big problem in horticulture. Anything that is damaging your crops, or impacting the nutrients or light available, can impact your levels of production and ultimately your yields and profits. Understanding how to recognise certain...

Typically a 2 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA1 = This qualification meets the legal requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and lets you work unsupervised...

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...

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

Using technology to measure and monitor pasture: Erw Fawr grows grass well but we need to make better use of that...

Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day.  A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA4 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate of...