Skills and Training

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

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 is a 1 day training course with a certificate issued following completion.

This training is aimed at anyone who wishes to develop their skills in controlling rabbits and moles using physical methods either commercially or as an interest. The...

This course will give an overview of the future direction of agriculture in Wales based on aims relating to sustainable farming and the Sustainable Land Management framework. It will aim to introduce the 5 core themes that make up the...

The term orchard refers to a plantation of trees designed to produce crops of fruits and nuts. As they are often in place for 15 years or more, careful planning pre-planting will give the best results. The most commonly grown...

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

If you want to improve your skills in understanding, analysing and using your annual accounts, this course is for...

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 is a 1 day training course with a certificate of training issued after course completion.

Injuries and illness ruin lives and businesses. Learn how to minimise the risks to yourself and those working on your farm. Working in conjunction...

This is a 1 day training course with integrated assessment. Upon completion you will be issued with a certificate. 

This qualification is recognised by Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) as acceptable at the point-of-sale for professional use rodenticide. Successful...