Cae Derw
Cae Derw, Rhyd y Cilgwyn Lodge, Rhewl, Ruthin
Focus Site Project: Diversifying into horticulture and establishing a pick your own enterprise using the no dig method
Project Objectives:
The aim is to use the no dig method to set up an...
Identifying Habitats
This course takes participants through the key characteristics of most of the plant-based farm habitats which are mentioned in the Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, and provides information on how to do a quick survey to identify habitat types. By the...
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2)
Typically a 2 day training course with an assessment on a different day. 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...
Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2F) - Weed Wiper
Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
PA2F = Weed Wiper to be fixed to the back of a tractor or ATV. This is an additional...
The Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Control
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...
White Castle Vineyard
Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Focus Site Project: Optimising vine vigour through winter pruning of grapevines
Project aims:
- White Castle vineyard is a 5 acre vineyard near Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, owned and run by Robb and Nicola Merchant
- 4,000 vines were planted in...
Resilient and Productive - January – March 2024
This dashboard outlines business key activity undertaken across the Farming Connect programme between January – March 2024
Fferm Henbant Bach
Fferm Henbant Bach, Tai’n Lôn, Caernarfon
Focus Site Project: Establishing an agroforestry and regenerative agriculture scheme
Project Objectives:
Henbant is a small, ecological based farm in North West Wales. Current pasture is managed holistically but within larger field parcels than the...
Sustainable Farming -Natural Flood Management
This module gives an overview of natural flood management (NFM), but doesn’t include measures around coastal regions. It aims to cover a range of options that might be suitable for landowners and how delivery of these can support climate mitigation...
