This module describes the benefits and practice of implementing effective composting on your farm. 

Energy monitoring systems enable us to manage our energy bills in real time rather than wait for the end of the month. Measuring and monitoring energy may sound very technical. However, this module will show how to convert your monthly...

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...

Master Herbal is a one-day course that will equip participants with the knowledge needed to successfully establish and manage herbal leys for the benefit of livestock, soil health and the environment and be able to:

Discuss the benefits of herbal...

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...

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...

Plant pests and diseases (P&D) lead to production and sales losses.
Understand and be aware of the current biosecurity pressures the UK faces and learn how to maintain high levels of hygiene and ways of reducing P&D outbreaks.
Find out...

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight into electricity, helping to lower reliance on the grid and reduce carbon footprints. However, solar power generation is intermittent and not always synchronised with on-site electricity demand. Battery storage can address this by
storing...

Many new builds are constrained by a narrow set of design factors or where the design process is driven by the building supplier, on a cost basis. But there are many other important factors to consider.

Lighting, milling, and grain drying contribute the most to energy consumption on Beef & Sheep farms. 
A significant amount of diesel is also used for heating equipment and farm vehicles. 
This module focuses on these main energy-using processes and provides...