Food growing on National Curriculum
Garden Organic is thrilled that horticulture has been introduced as a key activity for design and technology in the draft version of the National Curriculum*. The final version of the National Curriculum is due to be published in August 2013 and taught in schools from September 2014. Myles Bremner, Chief Executive of Garden Organic, said: […]
London Welsh pupils visit city farm thanks to FUW
Twenty young pupils from the London Welsh School joined Farmers’ Union of Wales president Emyr Jones and deputy president Glyn Roberts on a recent visit to a city farm in the south-east of the UK’s capital. The 90-acre Woodlands Farm, on the borders of Greenwich and Bexley, is the largest city farm in Europe and […]
Rural business training for 90,000 entrepreneurs launched
At least 90,000 aspiring businesspeople will get specialist training as part of the Government’s latest drive towards rural economic growth Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson announced today. The new Government £20 million business training scheme will bring new skills and business knowledge to rural areas, helping them take up new opportunities in the home and export […]
Tissington education barn awarded CLA Charitable Trust grant
Derbyshire’s Tissington Estate has received a welcome grant from the CLA Charitable Trust to help provide disabled toilet facilities at its popular education barn. The CLA Charitable Trust provides education, recreation and facilities in the countryside for those who are disabled or disadvantaged and particularly for young people. Founded to encourage landowners to provide opportunities […]
Walford developments move another step forward
Shrewsbury-based architects DGA Ltd met the College’s deadline for submission of the full planning application by Christmas with a couple of days in hand. The application sets out in greater detail the proposals already discussed in outline with Baschurch Parish Council, Shropshire Council and Walford students and staff. Andrew Tyley, College Principal & Chief Executive, […]
Norfolk farmer recognised for contribution to countryside education
Once again the RASE awards, headed by Jim Papworth, shows an impressive list of award winners. The National Agricultural Award recognises Jim’s very successful career in farming with huge attention to detail as well as the work with other farmers and estates through his consultancy business. Jim Papworth has huge experience in agriculture and innovation […]
Meadow Foods supports Newton Rigg students
The two lucky winners were Katherine Jenkinson and Adam Brough, both of whom are midway through their courses at the college. More than 100 students applied for the chance to win the cash lump sum, with candidates simply asked to submit an application to win the money that detailed how they would make good […]
Students to name brand new potato variety
This exciting opportunity comes as Potato Council continues to work with children, providing educational resources on growing potatoes and healthy eating. The competition, which is being held as part of the ‘Cook Your Own Potatoes’ initiative, invites secondary schools to name the new ‘fluffy’ variety with purple eyes. In addition, there is also £350 […]
Walford Farm builds for the future
Walford and North Shropshire College has appointed the Market Drayton-based construction company, Minshall, to design and build the new development at Walford farm. The buildings will form the centrepiece of a £1 million investment in the farm. They will house a new 24:24 herringbone milking parlour, a robotic milking machine, a new dairy, office and […]
