This module sets out the basic principles of organic growing and, very broadly, what they mean in practice. More detailed guides can be found in the resources section.

General VLOS Certificate (GVC)

Blended (Online and Face to Face)

CAA Certificated (https://www.caa.co.uk/) 

Duration: Online + 1 Day

OR General VLOS Certificate (GVC) and A2 Certificate of Competency   

OR General VLOS Certificate (GVC) and A2 Certificate of...

Working alongside ecosystems by boosting biodiversity and the health of ecosystem like soils, can help farms become more sustainable long-term.  

This course looks at key aspects of ecosystems and relates this to management areas that should be considered towards...

Overview:

Effective nutrient management is an essential part of producing high quality profitable crops whilst also protecting the wider environment. The FACTS Certification and Training Scheme covers best practice in fertiliser use and plant nutrient management, and allows successful candidates...

Technology is essential to and so incredibly varied across all walks of life, and its use in monitoring wildlife is no different. Technology can not only gather data that we would otherwise be unable to attain, such as behaviours gathered...

This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between November 2023 - January 2024

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...

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

Sheep health: to investigate what environmental or genetic factors are influential in the incidence of lameness in lambs.

Carbon footprint: we...

Typically a 1 day training course and computerised assessment. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

PA1 = This qualification meets the legal requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and lets you work unsupervised in the industry. To...

Project aims:

• The project will investigate and identify the sourcing of timber supply for such ventures and...