Skills and Training

This module explains the benefits and challenges of incorporating mixed farming on your farm. 

Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day.  A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA4 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate of...

Increasing concern about climate change has led to an increased need to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by agriculture. GHGs absorb solar radiation and in doing so, heat the atmosphere. The terms ‘carbon footprint’ and ‘carbon emissions’ are used...

The ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills is an entry level qualification for anyone with management responsibilities but no formal qualification. It is also useful for anyone hoping to progress into a management position but who have...

Agriculture has a significant environmental footprint. It is associated with approximately one third of global land use and is a key driver of land use change globally. Food production is also associated with ~15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At...

Farming in Protected Sites requires a sensitive approach to agriculture. This module highlights the support available to farmers and the challenges of conserving some of Wales’ most important landscapes, habitats and species. In Wales, more than 80% of the land...

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

It is essential to ensure your land is mole hill free. Soil from mole hills can contaminate your fodder in particular silage and is the main cause...

This course will show how combining physical security measures and hi-tech devices together with developing strong community links to stay aware of crime trends can combat the rise in rural crime effectively.

In order to sell high quality plants, you need to produce healthy plants. Pests and diseases in plants lead to losses in production and sales.
It is important that you are able to detect problems when they arise by being...

Around 35 million home and business owners across the UK receive either a gas or electricity bill every month.  In many cases the energy bills that we receive every month is amongst the largest of our bills but how well...