Project aims:

• The dairy industry is moving forward to more sustainable and efficient production while still increasing yields and components. However...

The aim of this module is to improve your understanding of the fundamentals of woodland management. There are many aspects to consider when it comes to effectively managing existing woodland for both productivity and environmental and social benefits. Understanding these...

Main Objectives

• To become a more efficient business and investigate options for the farm.
• To rear all own cattle replacements and calve heifers at two years old.
• To improve grass growth...

Project aim:

As the dairy industry looks to increase its yields and milk solid production through improved use of home grown forages the concept of...

In this module you will learn about farming in Wales’s designated landscapes (National Parks and National Landscapes,  also known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)), mostly farming in a sustainable way that benefits people, landscape and nature.

Main Objectives

• Reduce the costs of bought in feed by maximising utilisation of home-grown feed stuff.
• Improve the flock rearing percentage through cost effective measures.
• Improve pasture quality during the growing season, to...

In this course you will learn about the impact of water pollution and the regulations in place to protect water pathways in Wales. The contribution of livestock to climate change and the potential for farm carbon sequestration will also be...

Aim of project

The focus of this project is to compare the accuracy of two grass measuring systems; plate meter and satellite imagery. A cut and weigh method...