Looking at ways to provide upland farmers with an alternative source of income from land that is otherwise limited in its farming options.

This module will discuss the importance of safeguarding water quality and the impact of water pollution on the environment. It will cover potential sources of pollution and some methods for reducing or eliminating them. Regulations and best practice guidance for...

Main Objectives

• To develop the efficiency of the business through best practice, and to high ethical standards.
• To engage more effectively with the end market.

Llysun Farm Facts

Demonstration Site Project

"I would welcome the...

Lean Management in the Dairy Business

Project aims: 

• Lean Management is a management model that has been devised to support and assist with continuous...

The simple dictionary definition of compost is as follows: a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Compost consists largely of decayed carbon-based matter like fruits, vegetables, manure, grasses, dead leaves...

Main Objectives

• Increase sustainability of the farm.
• Increase profitability of the farm to make the business more financially viable.
• Increase farm stocking density.

Rhiwgriafol Farm Facts

Demonstration Site Project

"Being a Farming Connect...

In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds. 

Project objectives:

The overarching aim of the project will be to determine the micronutrient status of the farm’s soils in the context of...