This module gives an introduction on the importance of pollinators and how simple actions within grass-based livestock farming can provide forage for bees and other insect pollinators.

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

To optimise liveweight gain from forage

To consider which approaches are most effective for rectifying trace element shortfalls in our soils...

At the end of this module, you should be able to understand how resistance develops in bacteria and how resistant bacteria spread, appreciate the role of government and industry led initiatives in reducing or responsible use of antibiotics and gain...

Course duration can vary please check with your chosen provider - a certificate of competence will be awarded upon completion. This training course will be a mix of both practical and theory elements.

This training course will give you the...

Around 35 million home and business owners across the UK receive either a gas or electricity bill every month.  In many cases the energy bills that we receive every month is amongst the largest of our bills but how well...

In this course you will learn about feed efficiency in ruminants and poultry, how to measure it, what factors influence it, and what it means for you and your farm in terms of savings and income.

Content: 

Word processing – 

• Create, edit, and save documents in different formats
• Use shortcuts, help resources, and the go-to tool
• Insert tables, pictures, and objects
• Prepare documents for mail merge
• Adjust page settings and check spelling

Spreadsheets –

• Enter data into...

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...

Succession is an important issue on a family farm and needs to be considered at an early stage to ensure the maximum options are available to the family. Our industry needs young people to ensure a successful future and we...