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...
Working Safely in Agriculture/ Horticulture
This is a 1 day training course with a certificate awarded following completion.
This training course is for you if you currently work in the agriculture or horticulture sector, have an understanding of the sector or would like...
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial resistance or AMR is considered to be one of the greatest global threats to human health. In 2019, AMR infections were directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths and contributed to 4.95 million. This is projected to rise to...
Sustainable Farming – Animal Health Improvement Cycle
This course aims to help you understand the rational for introducing the dynamic and interactive Animal Health Improvement Cycle (AHIC) as means for practicing the ‘prevention is better than cure’ mantra as part of animal health management. The idea...
Getting the Best out of Your People
This course is a 1 day training course and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the course.
Improved performance can increase the output and profits of your business. This course is designed for people actively involved...
Manual Handling
This is a ½ day training course. With a certificate of training awarded following completion.
It is important that manual handling is done correctly to avoid injury. Undertaking this course will give you the practical knowledge you need to understand...