Skills and Training

This module will explore key diversification strategies for use in horticulture that specifically support biodiversity.

The horticultural sector relies heavily on water from many sources. By using a combination of sustainable methods, monitoring, benchmarking and good planning, growers can manage water usage and set achievable KPIs to support efficient and cost-effective water management. 

This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive introduction into what green manures and cover crops can do to improve soils. Covering the roles these crops can play in preventing soil erosion, improving soil organic matter, managing nutrients, enhancing...

Are you a horticultural business? Farming Connect can support you to complete UA4 (CPD) of the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

For horticulture farm businesses joining the SFS in 2026, the following e-learning modules completed from summer 2025 will count towards the...

Search Engine Marketing

This thorough search engine marketing course provides an in-depth understanding of all facets of search engine optimisation (SEO) and paid advertising. Starting with planning SEO, it covers the theories, the dos, and don'ts, and provides instruction on...

This course is delivered over 3 days with an assessment at the end of the course. A certificate is issued upon successful completion.

Are you running or managing a food related business on your farm or as part of a...

This is a half day training course with a certificate issued upon successful completion.

This course is designed to give an overview of on-farm welfare issues associated with commercial egg production aimed at the role site Manager.  Attending this course...

Overview: Change is uncomfortable though some find it easier to accept than others. Attendees will experience why we naturally resist change and how to recognise their own default response.
 
Aims: The course introduces coaching models to encourage a positive...

This module introduces and compares several collaborative working arrangements for the operation and management of a farm.