Grassland Species
This module presents the advantages of different types of grass.
Sustainable Farming - Grassland Management (including multi-species swards and mixed grazing)
Well-managed grass provides a cost-effective, high-quality feed for sheep and cattle. With farms expected to implement sustainable farming practices to achieve sustainable outputs, good grassland management can play a vital role in helping to maximise feed quality and to improve...
Tynyberth
Jack Lydiate
Tynyberth, Abbey-Cwm-Hir, Llandrindod Wells
Main Objectives
- Improve animal husbandry and grassland management.
- Establish a strong and viable business and reduce production costs.
- Become as self-sufficient as possible, particularly in home grown proteins.
Tynyberth Farm Facts
Demonstration Site...
Weed Control
In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds.
Ffosygravel
Ffosygravel Uchaf, Borth, Ceredigion
Focus Site Project: Comparing systems of measuring grassland production
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...
Sustainable Farming – Integrated Pest Management
Chemical (pesticides or herbicides) control of pests and weeds has been an integral part of agriculture, food security and land use efficiency facilitating the production of safe and high-quality food and feed with improved yields. However, after application chemicals may...
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2)
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...
Horticulture: A guide to the main types of propagation of Hardy Nursery Stock
The simple dictionary definition of propagation is as follows: the act of producing a new plant from a parent plant.
Methods of propagating hardy nursery species (HNS) are often specific to the species or plant type and different plants are...
Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2F) - Weed Wiper
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...