Innovation and Diversification 2019 - some highlights from the day - 4/10/19
What a day! Here are some highlights from today’s Innovation and Diversification event. What was your highlight?
Potential sources of protein for animal feed: Insects
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
- There is a need to develop alternative sources of protein for livestock feed as reliance on existing imported sources may expose the UK to future economic and supply chain insecurities.
- Farming insects could limit...
Sit- in ATV Conventional Steered
Typically a 1 day training course and assessment dependent upon experience. A certificate will be issued following successful completion.
Sit-in all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also known as Quad Bikes or Quadbikes) are incredibly versatile machines, making them popular, and vital tools...
Sustainable Farming - Antibiotic Resistance
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...
Agriculture Health and Safety – Preparing for an Inspection
This is a 1 day training course with a certificate of training issued after course completion.
Injuries and illness ruin lives and businesses. Learn how to minimise the risks to yourself and those working on your farm. Working in conjunction...
Introduction to Agricultural Business Planning
This is a 1 day course with a certificate of attendance upon completion.
This course deals with gross margins of enterprises and essentially budgeting. It looks at the factors that impact upon gross margins, and how to mitigate them. It...