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In summer months care must be taken to prevent herds from the damaging effects of heat stress. High temperatures and humidity can bring on heat stress causing health issues, reduced performance and fertility. We look at the effects of heat stress and the practical steps farmers can take to protect their cattle.
The Farmers Weekly Learning Centre is where you can improve your career prospects and agricultural knowledge through online courses. Gain extra knowledge to progress your career, or top up your qualifications.
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
Friday 6th March 2026, 10am-3pm
Hedgerows are not (just) for keeping the livestock secure. Join Friends of the Lake District to discover the many ways hedges can benefit your farm, wildlife and the wider environment, and discuss what management approaches help them live up to their impressive potential, from planting all the way…
Cumbrian Agriculture, Arboriculture and Forestry Apprenticeship Information Evenings 12 and 13 January 2026
Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours
Carlisle College Open Days 15 January and 26 March 2026
