Work starts on The Co-operative’s new ‘From Farm to Fork’ project in Louth
Work is underway on the project, which will be run by The Co-operative Farms in partnership with Lincolnshire Co-operative, following an investment of £60,000. From Farm to Fork is an award-winning initiative aimed at schoolchildren to give them a greater appreciation of the outdoors and an understanding of farming, both in supplying food and protecting […]
Bio economy grows at Reims Management School
French business school launches 1.5 million research centre for agricultural-bio-industrial economics Reims Management School has launched a new chair dedicated to agri-bio-industrial research, confirming its contribution to the development of the bio-based economy, one of Europe’s most important growth markets. Biotechnologies are used in a wide array of industrial products, from bio fuels […]
Co-operative Farms’ apprentice blossoms as a farmer of the future
A budding farmer from the Borders is blossoming as an agricultural trainee on The Co-operative Farms’ apprenticeship scheme. Liam Logan, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, was unemployed for two years before securing the two-year placement working for Britain’s largest farmer at its Whitsome Hill Farm in Duns, Berwickshire, which is managed by Co-operative Farms. The 21-year-old […]
Bursaries available for postgraduate agricultural students
In 2012 NFU Mutual, the UK’s leading rural insurer, is once again offering its Centenary Award for post graduate students in agriculture. The award will give annual bursaries to pay up to 75% of course fees for selected students in agriculture who are starting a postgraduate course (Masters or PhD) in Autumn 2012. […]
Success of Safari Programme Sparks Winter Workshops
The Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo) is to launch a new winter education initiative for children, following the huge success of its recent Hedgerow Safari programme. Since May 2011, 45 events have taken place at 12 different farms and agricultural shows all over the country. The positive feedback from participants has sparked the […]
Calling all year 11s to have a go at Countryside Management!
Walford and North Shropshire College will be launching a new initiative this winter designed to raise awareness for those considering a career in countryside management. Throughout December, January and February, lecturers involved in delivering the National Diploma in Countryside Management will be hosting free “have a go” days for those wishing to work […]
Provimi offers new graduate opportunities in pig sector
Provimi (formerly SCA NuTec) has developed a new graduate training programme and taken on its first recruit, Jonathan McKechnie. Jonathan graduated from Writtle College, Essex, with a degree in agriculture and business management in July 2009. He supported his course with practical experience on a pig unit and pork retailing business in Essex. “This […]
CLAAS Apprenticeship success
A record 26 students have joined this year’s CLAAS Agricultural Technician Apprenticeship intake, which is split between Reaseheath in Cheshire and Barony College near Dumfries. Also joining the scheme for the first time are students from both northern and southern Ireland. The success of the CLAAS Agricultural Technician Apprenticeship and the acknowledgement of the high […]
Rural Businesses across Yorkshire & The Humber set to benefit from new Bishop Burton Agricultural Club
A new agricultural club will provide farms and rural businesses from across the region with networking opportunities when it launches at Bishop Burton College next month. The Bishop Burton Agricultural Club has been formed from a merger between the Bishop Burton Farmers Club and the Bishop Burton Machinery Club. Steering group member Richard Megginson explains: […]
