Renewable energy can be harnessed to generate electricity in a number of different ways. Understand how this electricity is generated using technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, biogas/anaerobic digestion (AD) and hydro.
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
To improve grass quality through rotational grazing: we are growing more grass as a result of grazing sheep and cattle on a...
This is a 1 day training course with a certificate of training issued after course completion.
Injuries and illness ruin lives and businesses. Learn how to minimise the risks to yourself and those working on your farm. Working in conjunction...
If you are involved in the transportation of animals by road on short journeys (over 65km and up to 8 hours duration) this qualification will ensure you meet the requirement for a Certificate of Competence outlined in the Council Regulation...
Johne's disease or paratuberculosis is greatly under-diagnosed in many UK sheep flocks.
The disease is characterised by emaciation but not, as in cattle, chronic severe diarrhoea. Disease is encountered in all sheep husbandry systems, including extensively managed flocks.
In many...
Energy efficiency for your business is a great way to reduce your operating costs and improve the profitability of your operation. The module is an introduction to the principles of energy efficiency and producing and using renewable energy on farms...
Monitoring animal health and developing an effective health plan will ensure timely interventions are undertaken, reduce management costs, prevent and control disease and, therefore, improve the health...
Net Zero is one of many terms used regarding carbon emissions. As we approach the UK target year, discussion on the subject will only increase.
This module outlines what Net Zero is, explains some key terms and principles, and gives...
