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...

A 3 day intensive training course with an integrated assessment and certificate issued upon successful completion.

Felling trees can be a dangerous task. That is why it's important to make sure you have the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to...

This is a half day course with a separate assessment at a later date.  Following successful completion you will be issued a certificate of competence which can be used to purchase the sheep dip.

If you need to buy or...

1 day course.

• This qualification is aimed at those responsible for the purchase, delivery, production and service of food in the catering and manufacturing industries.
• It is also suitable for those owning/managing a smaller catering/food business.
• Learners achieving this qualification...

This course is designed to give the knowledge needed to be an integral part of a HACCP team in food manufacturing and other related industries, such as distribution and storage. 

The qualification is ideal for people already working in food...

In this course you will learn about feed efficiency in ruminants and poultry, how to measure it, what factors influence it, and what it means for you and your farm in terms of savings and income.