Innovation and Diversification 2019 - some highlights from the day - 4/10/19
What a day! Here are some highlights from today’s Innovation and Diversification event. What was your highlight?
Potential sources of protein for animal feed: Insects
Dr William Stiles: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
- There is a need to develop alternative sources of protein for livestock feed as reliance on existing imported sources may expose the UK to future economic and supply chain insecurities.
- Farming insects could limit...
Sustainable Farming – The Benefits of Using Rare and Native Breeds
This module is an introduction to the importance of rare and native breeds and their use in sustainable agriculture.
Emergency First Aid at Work
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...
BASIS Foundation in Agronomy (Agriculture)
This is a 5 day course held throughout the growing season followed by a ½ day BASIS exam.
This course is a sound introduction to the agronomy, integrated crop protection and crop nutrition of the main UK combinable and root...
Leading and Managing
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...
Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
This is a 1 day course with an assessment and a certificate issued on successful completion.
This course will provide you with the basic knowledge for keeping themselves and those around them safe in a work environment, covering such important...
IEMA - Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers
This two-day course is intended to support managers and supervisors from any industry/business sector in understanding the strategic and operational implications environmental sustainability has on them, their team and department. It enables you to contribute to the improved environmental sustainability...