Main Objectives

• To reduce production costs through improved grassland management.
• There is much potential for learning and improvement with the Stabiliser herd, which is still in its infancy.
• Focus on reducing...

A 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the assessment. 

Aluminium phosphide is a dangerous compound. Used incorrectly, it can be hazardous to the health and safety...

This module explains how genetic selection can be used to breed sheep that are more resistant to internal parasite infections. It informs ram breeders how they can get involved in this work and explains to commercial ram buyers how they...

In this unit we look at how you, your family, and your staff can minimise your risk, reduce your stress and stay healthy and safe on the farm.  

This module explains the steps that commercial sheep producers should take when establishing a sheep breeding programme for their flock. It explains how to identify traits of importance for future breeding strategies and reminds them of the importance of capitalising...

Horticulturists typically grow crops in a greenhouse or polytunnel, where the following factors can be regulated:    

• Temperature
• Humidity 
• Light 
• Carbon dioxide

When controlled to an optimal level, these conditions maximise the plant yield per unit of energy consumed...

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate of attendance issued upon completion

It is vital to your business to manage your finances correctly. This course will help you to gain the required level of financial knowledge, understand what...

Project aims:

To routinely monitor lamb growth rate to gather information about flock management including:

• The impact of grazing decisions on lamb growth
• Whether subclinical worm infections...