Lack of business skills taxing the agri sector in Wales
A newly published report on skills in the food and drink industry in Wales, including the agricultural sector, has demonstrated that deficiencies in skills relating to business management and accounting has led to a skills gap opening up in the sector. During the interview stages leading up to the reports publication, a number of the […]
New scheme to recognise skills in the dairy industry
UK dairy farmers are set to benefit from a new continuous professional development (CPD) scheme that will help to recognise skills in the industry. Agriculture minister, Jim Paice, recently announced that the initiative will see initial investment from the government of 176,000. DairyCo are providing the support and manpower to get this project moving using […]
New Masstock scholar selected
Harper Adams is proud to introduce its newest Masstock scholar, Bryan Kearney. Bryan, 22, from Ladysbridge, County Cork, Ireland, has just commenced his postgraduate degree in Crop Protection and Agronomy at Harper Adams University College. Masstock has chosen to support Bryan in his studies through a scholarship worth 4,500, which covers full fees and also […]
Bishop Burton College wins UK’s top excellence award
Bishop Burton College has won the British Quality Foundation’s 2011 UK Excellence Award, the UK’s premier business award. It was chosen by an independent awards jury for its outstanding performance and sustained competitiveness. Bishop Burton College was presented with its award at the UK Excellence Awards 2011 ceremony which took place in London […]
Bayer/FACE Awards recognise farming as a skill for life
A farm that helps young people to find not only their best qualities, but also a skill for life, was selected as the overall winner in the 2011 Bayer/FACE Awards at a ceremony in London. Rylands Farm, in Sherborne, Dorset, was awarded not only the ‘Countryside Careers Award’ for its impressive range of work experience […]
Walford Students Celebrate Graduation at Harper Adams
Students from Walford and North Shropshire College recently attended the annual Harper Adams graduation ceremony to celebrate the successful completion of their studies as part of a formal partnership between Harper Adams University College and Walford and North Shropshire College After two years of full-time study at Walford, these new graduates were awarded Foundation Degrees […]
New Principal Announced for Newton Rigg College
A passion for the countryside and teaching are the hallmarks of the new Principal of Newton Rigg College. Wes Johnson has been announced as Newton Rigg’s first Principal under the new ownership of Askham Bryan College. In July, the York-based college took over Newton Rigg from the University of Cumbria, announcing a 2.4m investment plan […]
College Principle’s new role on National Improvement Body
The Principal of a Shropshire College has been elected to the national Council of the Learning and Skills Improvement Service. The organisation (known as LSIS) is the sector-led improvement body for further education and skills. It is overseen by a Council of 30 members representing stakeholders from across the sector. Andrew Tyley, Principal and Chief […]
Potato Council expands classroom presence with ‘Cook Your Own Potatoes’
Potato Council is introducing a wide range of potato related resources into secondary schools as part of the national curriculum after successfully piloting a new classroom project; Cook Your Own Potatoes. Following on from the increasingly popular Grow Your Own Potatoes scheme in primary schools, the new secondary educational project will help young consumers (11 […]
