Skills and Training

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

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

Aluminium phosphide is a dangerous compound. Used incorrectly, it can be hazardous to the health and safety...

This module helps you establish a formal business plan for your farm which you’ll need when applying for funds or loans, or when expanding or changing the farm operation in some substantial way. 

Nervous diseases in sheep affect the brain, spinal cord, or nerves and can stem from infection, toxins, genetics, or nutritional issues. Early signs require prompt attention to protect flock health. 

Farms are essentially businesses, subject to the same demands for efficiency and success, while also facing distinctive challenges. It's crucial to assess your farm business from multiple angles to gauge your performance and pinpoint areas of strength or areas that...

Sustainable biomass production is an important piece in the transition from a fossil fuel-dependent economy to renewables. This module outlines what Net Zero is, explains some key terms and principles, and gives some context to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.

A 2 day course – offered by Embryonics Ltd

This is a course aimed at non-veterinarians who wish to learn the art or pregnancy diagnosis for own farm use or as a commercial enterprise, the course covers:

• Bio-security
• Scanning technique...

Sheep scab, caused by the mite Psoroptes ovis, leads to major economic losses to the UK flock and impacts sheep welfare. Studies consistently show that sheep on common grazing are at high risk of infection and that proper quarantine of...

This course will highlight the risks of working with farm animals, especially cattle. Explain flight or fight responses, and covers how to avoid them, utilising the principles of safe handling and other methods.

This module aims to expand on the considerations surrounding the running of a farm business, succession, and how new entrants can find routes to participate in, or operate, a farm business in Wales. Farming is essential for ecosystem services and...