w/c 12th October 2026
Trees on Farms & Fells, developed in partnership with the Forestry Commission, will develop your knowledge of the opportunities for integrating trees into agriculture on upland farms in England. Through site visits, workshops and online sessions, you will gain awareness of benefits, constraints,…
30 October 2026 1 Day (9:00am - 4:00pm)
*FULLY FUNDED* As connected technologies become more common across agriculture and food production, understanding how to protect digital systems has never been more important. This new 1 day course provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT). This…
Two days per month from November 2026 to March 2027
ADM covers all critical areas of modern day dairy farming. It focuses on providing management tools and knowledge that can be utilised on a day-to-day basis to achieve best practice and performance. It uses a mixture of classroom-based theory and on-farm practical demonstrations and exercises.
On demand videos on YouTube
Five short videos on Squirrel Management in Woodlands. Managing Forests to Benefit Red Squirrels, How to Carry out a Grey Squirrel Impact Assessment, Using live and lethal traps to manage grey squirrels: good practice guidance, Understanding how grey squirrels impact our woodlands, Using bait…
Job Vacancy
This ambitious project aims to build a comprehensive understanding of the current population status and key stressors in all eight extant charr populations in the Lake District, to inform conservation / restoration priorities for the species. This will be achieved through the integration of…
Job Vacancy
We’re looking for a strategic commercial leader to help shape the future of H&H Land & Estates across 3 locations: Carlisle, Durham & Staveley (multi-site leadership role)Competitive salary + company car/car allowance + excellent benefitsAs H&H continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced,…
Volunteering
Volunteering – we have small but growing team of volunteers here at Larch Cottage, so if you want to get out of the house, meet new people and get gardening whilst keeping fit- drop us an email or pop in.
Apprenticeship
Horticulturalist / Gardening Apprentice We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to pursue a career in horticulture and has a proven interest in plants. You will work under our head gardener, maintaining and developing the gardens which are constantly evolving. You will also…
SRUC Barony Open Days 13 August, 8 October and 26 November 2026
University of Lancashire Open Days 16 August, 11 October and 21 November 2026
Lancaster University Open Days 12 September and 17 October 2026
