By Jamie McCoy- Farming Connect Dairy Technical Officer
As grass has continued to grow over the winter, it is important to take steps to preserve sward quality and ensure better silage.
Conditions during the winter of 2015, although wet, have...
As ewes approach lambing, their nutritional demands should be met by tailored rations based on analysed forages.
To ensure rations are targeted specifically for ewes in late pregnancy, farmers are being encouraged to have their forages analysed, especially baled...
The overarching aim of the project will be to determine the micronutrient status of the farm’s soils in the context of...
This module introduces various topics that are essential for improving your soil fertility and increasing your yields. It will introduce you to understanding the basics of soil fertility, its components, measurement, and management practices. The module further introduces you to...
Main Objectives
Increasingly, the value of natural capital is being incorporated into value assessments of land management production systems to quantify the benefits derived. This approach can allow features such as carbon storage potential to be recognised and valued.
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...
This course will give an overview of agricultural air pollution issues and will cover ways in which farming can be modified to reduce damaging emissions.
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a tool to control the damage and competition caused by pests, weeds and diseases. In this module you will learn the key principles of IPM and understand how they can be implemented by a horticultural...
Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
PA2F = Weed Wiper to be fixed to the back of a tractor or ATV. This is an additional...
