Soil health is recognised as a crucial element to growing successful, healthy crops.This course covers practical information on the problems arising from soil compaction and advice on minimising and managing this issue. The course consists of four parts, with a quiz for each section. Complete all the quizzes successfully to gain CPD points.
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.
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Garden history expert Dr Toby Musgrave teaches you how to choose, find and grow heritage fruit and vegetables in your garden (also known as heirloom fruit and vegetables). He'll explain the history of some of our favourite fruit and vegetables - where they came from, how they were grown, and…
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The Introduction to Garden Design online course is taught by expert garden designers Hilary Thomas and Alison Worster. The course will take you through all the basics of garden design, theory and practice. Garden design is all about organising and shaping spaces and it covers many different…
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Expert vegetable gardener Sally Nex will teach you how to grow vegetables in your garden all year, including winter vegetable gardening and plant ideas. As you learn you'll be designing your vegetable garden and producing your own planting plan. This course takes you right through the growing year,…
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Do you want to become a garden designer or design your own garden? The Garden Design Diploma is a collection of garden design courses which will teach you a complete range of garden design skills taught by some of the biggest names in gardening and horticulture. You'll learn how to design a…
Rewilding and reintroductions
Wild Futures: Careers with The Wildlife Trusts
Business Supporter Network - Launch Event