Cae Derw
Cae Derw, Rhyd y Cilgwyn Lodge, Rhewl, Ruthin
Focus Site Project: Diversifying into horticulture and establishing a pick your own enterprise using the no dig method
Project Objectives:
The aim is to use the no dig method to set up an...
Invasive Species
This module will help you identify invasive and injurious species and outline your legislative responsibilities in relation to them. The module will also discuss the threats posed by invasive and injurious species and actions you can take to manage them.
Trailer Towing: On Road
Course duration dependent upon experience. Following completion of the course you will undertake an assessment and a certificate will be issued upon successful completion
The expected duration for the course is one day, however this may vary according to factors...
Dolygarn
James Powell
Dolygarn, Llanbadarn Fynydd, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?
Soil health: our aim is to fatten everything from grass but heavy soils are our limiting factor. Understanding the symbiosis...
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2)
Typically a 2 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
PA1 = This qualification meets the legal requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and lets you work unsupervised...
Fferam Gyd
Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey
Focus Site Project: Oestrus synchronisation in commercial beef cattle
Project aims:
- AI insemination is a tool that provides an affordable way for farmers to access superior genetics
- Farmers also have the ability to synchronise their cattle to...
Fferm yr Ochor Farm
Yr Ochor, Tregaron, Ceredigion
Focus Site Project: Getting to grips with Rotational Grazing
Project aims:
- This project started on 23/5/16 and is still running.
- The project will aim to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of rotational grazing. By measuring and comparing...
Weed Control
In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds.
Bugeilus Fawr
Arfon Evans
Bugeilus Fawr, Llŷn & Snowdonia
Integrated Pest Management for grassland and arable systems
Bugeilus Fawr is a 320-acre mixed farming operation located on the Lleyn Peninsula in Wales. The farm's primary emphasis is livestock production, utilising a 6-7...
Grow your Own Protein
In this module you will learn about growing your own sources of protein for livestock feed, therefore reducing your reliance on imported protein. Protein is the single biggest cost for livestock feed. It is mostly imported and mixed into feed...