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.
This practical guide covers the following content:
Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills
Starts July 2025
Are you aged 18–30, living in Cumbria, and curious about herd dynamics, conservation grazing, and the life of semi-feral Fell Ponies? Join us for a powerful three-day immersive experience, taking place 11th–13th July 2025 at Gowbarrow Farm, CA11 0JP by kind permission of the Beaumont family. …
Starts September 2025
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to discuss a range of approaches that can be adopted in gardens to make them more ‘wildlife friendly’ and implement measures in their own gardens, community spaces and apply at larger scales.
Flexible learning
Introducing Regenerative Agriculture: Core Principles. This course provides a detailed introduction to the core principles of regenerative agriculture and offers valuable insights into the benefits of adopting these principles on-farm.
Flexible learning
Discover the different types of habitats and species that can be found on the farm, along with the key ingredients for their successful management and the best strategies for targeting these options.
MSc Conservation Management Online Event
Restoring Hardknott Forest Volunteer Day
Wildlife Walk at Hardknott Forest