

Organic matter plays a significant role in soil health, crop and livestock production. This online learning course from BASIS Classroom provides key background information on soil organic matter (SOM) and will discuss how farming practices can optimise organic matter to support soil health and crop yields. Full of interactive activities, case studies from the sector, example resources, and guidance, this is the go-to course for those looking to improve SOM. Agriculture has an opportunity to be a part of a sustainable future and improving SOM has significant positive benefits for business productivity and profitability.
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Flexible with monthly or annual membership options
Sheepdog Training is a skill area which LANSS gets asked for, there is a lot of interest in learning this skill but not too many opportunities for training. It is generally very expensive to get a dog trained and you typically send the dog away for someone else to train it. As an alternative this…
Starts September 2026. The timetable will potentially be 5 days per week incorporating the industry placement. The course incorporates a mandatory industry placement that will require a minimum of 45 days/315 hours of work.
On this T Level course you will get to work with a range of small and large animals both within the LMC collection and during off-site visits to farms, zoos and other animal related organisations. You will gain a range of practical skills including handling and restraint, preventative care, diet…
Dates to fit in with your needs
Digger training days that fits your needs. 360o and180o Dumper training with ICC. Forward tipping, Side tipping, Back tipping. Tracked and wheel.
Depending on the course - duration one to five days. Dates to fit in with you, get in touch to organise.
Chainsaw training ABA international qualifications ICC1 to ICC5

Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours

Myerscough College Open Days 7 February and 18 April 2026

Wildflower hay meadow talk, Windermere