Closing date near for Lantra Learner of the Year Awards
Lantra Scotland, the sector skills council for the land-based and environmental industries, is urging employers, colleges, teachers and trainers to put their nominations forward for the annual Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards, which take place on March 3rd 2016. The closing date for nominations is Friday 20th November, just two weeks […]
2016 Nuffield Farming Scholars announced
The 18 Scholars have been selected from a strong group of high calibre applicants on the basis that they will ‘think outside the box’ and lead positive change in farming, food, horticulture and rural sectors, as well as inspiring passion and potential in people along the way. “Nuffield Farming believes we have selected candidates that […]
Sainsbury’s research reveals image problem could threaten the future of British farming
According to research by Sainsbury’s, the UK agricultural industry risks missing out on a new generation of young farmers due to outdated perceptions of what careers in the industry actually involve. Sainsbury’s is calling on young adults to consider a career in the sector as it opens applications for its horticultural and agricultural apprenticeship programmes […]
New research institute to improve productivity in agri-food sectors
Seeking to support and enhance productivity in the agri-food sectors, the University of Lincoln has today announced the creation of the Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology. The Institute will capitalise on the University’s growing research and educational activity in the agri-tech and food sectors, including food manufacturing, agri-robotics, agronomy and animal science. Professor Mary Stuart, […]
Future of land-based education directed by new report
Scottish colleges offering land-based education and training must engage more effectively with industry, schools and the wider community to ensure the sector’s growing employment needs are met, according to a new report, published today (06.08.15). Greater engagement would make colleges more aware of employers’ demands for robust skills training to ensure learners are equipped with […]
Cutting edge visit for Oxford University students
Second-year engineering undergraduate students from Oxford University, studying Engineering Science, had a recent tour of the Ariens Company factory in Great Haseley, Oxfordshire. The visit offered students the opportunity to see the manufacture of Countax and Westwood ride-on garden tractors through all the processes. The tour was arranged by Paul Bailey from Oxford University’s Department […]
ReFood officially unveils its 2015 Sustainable Visionary
The UK’s leading food waste recycler, ReFood, has announced the winner of its Sustainable Visionaries student scholarship competition. Following a rigorous six-month judging process, Ronan Keane, a logistics and supply chain management student from Huddersfield University, was awarded the title and takes home a £5,000 bursary to further progress his studies. ReFood’s panel of waste […]
Lantra welcomes new business development director
Lantra, the body that promotes skills development in the land-based and environmental sector, is delighted to welcome new business development director Sallyann Baldry to the organisation. Sallyann brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Lantra, having worked in education, training, marketing and business development for more than twenty years. She has previously worked in […]
Research to improve dairy cow fertility
Research conducted by a final year Harper Adams University student could lead to improved detection of endometritis in dairy cows. Sarah Hurford, who studies BSc (Hons) Agriculture, has investigated post-calving infections of the reproductive tract, primarily endometritis, and associated risk factors. Endometritis is an infection of the inner layer of the uterus and has an […]
