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. 

Agricultural and horticultural work are recognised as areas that give rise to a high level of workplace injuries and health issues. Working in horticulture involves a variety of tasks such as planting, pruning, harvesting, operating machinery, and applying chemicals which...

A 1- day course with a certificate awarded following completion.

First aid can be crucial until the professionals take over. This training course is ideal for all of those who may be required to administer first aid in a workplace...

In this unit we look at how you, your family, and your staff can minimise your risk, reduce your stress and stay healthy and safe on the farm.  

Dairy farms typically carry out three major energy-intensive processes: milk harvesting, milk cooling, and cleaning. While the equipment used to perform these tasks will vary between farms, the fundamentals of energy transfer remain the same.

Ammonia (NH3) from agricultural activities has become a public health concern, it causes acidification of soil and water that can harm terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and directly damage ammonia sensitive plants and be toxic to fish. NH3 is produced from...

Soils, if managed appropriately, can be a major carbon sink (removing greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere). While Welsh soils have rich and stable carbon stocks at present, there are a number of factors and challenges that may lead to...

This course is a 1 day training course and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the course.

This course will help you identify your style of leadership and how you can use this to lead and...

In this course you will learn about the impact of water pollution and the regulations in place to protect water pathways in Wales. The contribution of livestock to climate change and the potential for farm carbon sequestration will also be...