Precision technology is paving the way for more efficient, sustainable and profitable farming.
Introducing these onto farms can reduce workloads, improve animal welfare and help in making management decisions.
In this module, you will be introduced to some of the...
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
To maximise grass utilisation – through Farming Connect we have sampled soils in every field and they are all at...
This is a 1 day training course with a certificate awarded following completion.
Do you keep sheep ? You can find out if they have worms or parasites by carrying out a faecal egg count.
It is well documented that...
This module explains how genetic selection can be used to breed sheep with reduced methane emissions. It explains why sheep produce methane, how it can be measured and how farmers can breed more efficient sheep to reduce their carbon footprint.
This course is a 3-hour training workshop and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the workshop. Workshops are delivered by local vet practices pan Wales.
Workshop attendees will learn about the main causes of lamb loss...
One of the biggest challenges Welsh sheep farmers are facing is the control of ectoparasites as their resistance to chemical treatments is increasing and available effective chemical...
Maedi Visna (MV) and Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA) are two “Iceberg” diseases of sheep. While the clinical presentation of these production-limiting diseases is mild, they often cause inefficiency through subclinical disease. The extent of the problem within a flock can be...
This module describes the practical and legal requirements for successful lambing in the UK.
In this module you will learn about the different technologies available for the dairy sector and their benefits.
