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...
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...
Marketing Your Business
Please note: course duration 1- 3 days dependent upon the Provider. A certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the course.
Provide your customers with the products or services they need by attending a Marketing Your Business course...
Level 2 Award in Rodent Management
This is a 1 day training course with integrated assessment. Upon completion you will be issued with a certificate.
This qualification is recognised by Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) as acceptable at the point-of-sale for professional use rodenticide. Successful...
Agricultural Drone Course - A2 Certificate of Competency
A2 Certificate of Competency Online
CAA Certificated (https://www.caa.co.uk/)
*If the student owns their own drone they will also be expected to register as a UAS Operator and pay £10 for an Operator ID.
The A2 CofC course is...
Working at Heights Awareness and Risk Assessment
This is a 1 day training course and a certificate will be issued following completion.
With a high risk of accidents and incidents in this sector, it’s essential to have the correct procedures and training in place. This course will...
Genetic Improvement of Livestock
This module examines how an understanding of an animal’s genetics can help determine their ability to thrive and be resilient to certain diseases and conditions.