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...

This module provides guidance on how to recognise symptoms, understand key risk factors, and take effective steps to prevent respiratory problems.

Cattle in the UK are affected by a wide range of ectoparasites. Some of these are simply nuisance pests affecting grazing patterns and causing mild irritation. Others transmit diseases, causing significant production losses and serious welfare concerns if not addressed

This module will help you identify invasive and injurious species and outline your legislative responsibilities in relation to them. The module will also discuss the threats posed by invasive and injurious species and actions you can take to manage them. 

Working alongside ecosystems by boosting biodiversity and the health of ecosystem like soils, can help farms become more sustainable long-term.  

This course looks at key aspects of ecosystems and relates this to management areas that should be considered towards...

This module explains how to use Estimated Breeding Values when purchasing a hill ram, helping sheep farmers to select the most profitable sires for their flock.