Hands On Farm Training

14/08/2026

🐄👣 Hoofing around in Cornwall!

We held a fantastic Cattle Foot First course in Cornwall at the end of July, bringing together a great group of wonderful young farmers keen to improve their hoof health knowledge and practical skills.

There was plenty of hands-on learning, lots of great discussion, and a few laughs along the way! 👏⭐

A huge well done to everyone who completed the course. We hope you left with plenty of confidence and skills to put into practice back on farm.

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13/08/2026

🐄💪 Another fantastic group of students completed their DEFRA Approved DIY AI training last week, this time in North Devon!

A huge well done to Oscar, James, Owen, Luke, Alfie and Lily for all their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the course. 👏⭐🏆

Now it's time to put those new skills into practice. We look forward to seeing some excellent results on farm in the months ahead!

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12/08/2026

Name suggestions welcome! 👶🏻🐄

After attending our 3-day DEFRA Approved DIY AI course last year, Jenson Nicholls put his new skills into practice, and today saw the arrival of his very first calf conceived through artificial insemination!

A great achievement and a testament to the value of developing practical breeding skills on farm. Congratulations Jenson! 🎉 Michael Head

If you are interested in completing our popular DIY AI Course, we have a full course, 1st - 3rd September, in Glastonbury, Somerset. Full details here: https://www.kingshay.com/hands-on-training/upcoming-courses/

Cogent Breeding Ltd

30/07/2026

Today is and we're proud to stand alongside the farming community, helping to train the next generation of farmers. 🌱🚜

This week, participants on our DIY AI course in North Devon are learning how to:
✔️ Understand bovine reproductive anatomy and physiology
✔️ Recognise signs of oestrus and the correct timing for insemination
✔️ Handle and thaw semen straws correctly
✔️ Perform the AI procedure safely and effectively

Investing in people is investing in the future of farming, and it's great to see everyone getting hands-on and building practical skills that will benefit dairy farms for years to come.
Morrisons Farmers Guardian

20/07/2026

20/07/2026

Step 2: Remain inside the cab.

It is very important that you do not attempt to exit the tractor, during the event of hitting a powerline, until further advice or help has arrived.

This is because the metal frame of the tractor safely conducts electricity around you and insulates you from the ground. Exiting the cab before the power is disconnected provides a direct path for the electricity to travel through your body to the ground, which can result in fatal electrocution. 💥

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20/07/2026

Step 1: Call 105 📞

105 is the national helpline for reporting power cuts and electricity network emergencies. Calls to 105 are free of charge and connect callers directly to their local electricity network operator.

The service can be used to report power outages, as well as damage to electricity power lines, substations, or other electrical infrastructure that may present a danger to yourself or others.

Funded and operated by the UK's electricity network operators, 105 provides a simple, nationwide point of contact for electricity-related emergencies and is a unique service within the UK energy industry.

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20/07/2026

This week is Farm Safety Week, and Kingshay have got some great advice regarding machinery and power lines.

Keep your eyes peeled for further information and advice throughout the day! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

16/07/2026

Apologies for the radio silence – we've been incredibly busy delivering our fantastic range of summer training courses! ☀️📚

With some courses already completed and many more still to come, we're looking forward to meeting even more of you over the coming weeks. There's nothing better than seeing participants gain confidence through hands-on, practical training and taking new skills back to their businesses.

This week, we had the privilege of spending two days at the VetPartners UK Head Office in York, delivering an interactive Instructional Techniques and Communications course to Business Support Managers, the People Team, and the Sustainability Department.

It was fantastic to work with such an engaged group, exploring effective communication and training techniques that can be applied across the business. We look forward to hearing about their ongoing training initiatives and seeing the impact of their learning.

If you or your business would be interested in completing this course, please don't hesitate to get in touch to find out more.
📞 01458 851555
📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.kingshay.com/training

02/06/2026

Our popular Emergency Foot First Aid course for Cattle is back this July in Liskeard, Cornwall! 🐮

Don't miss out on learning valuable hoof trimming skills on LIVE cows. Learn to treat your lame cows quickly and effectively on farm. This course is suitable for all cattle farmers.

Learning outcomes include:
🐮Recognise common foot-related injuries and lameness conditions in dairy and beef cattle.
🐮Understand the anatomy and structure of the bovine hoof.
🐮Carry out appropriate treatment and prevention for common lameness conditions.
🐮Practice knife/tool sharpening.

All this for just £250.00 +VAT per person. Limited spaces available so get booking now! Fill out our quick and easy booking form here: https://forms.office.com/e/fiYYsbumj5