College produce is top of the class for Fera at Claridge’s
Diners at one of London’s top restaurants are feasting on edible flowers, microveg and microleaves grown by students at Pershore College. The college has been working with multi-Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Simon Rogan to supply his London restaurant Fera at Claridge’s with a wide range of high quality edible crops. The students and staff, led […]
Farm Minister George Eustice to present awards to Writtle College FE students
Writtle College will be holding its annual Presentation Day for Further Education students next Friday 26 June. This year, Farm Minister and Writtle College alumnus George Eustice MP will be presenting the awards during the ceremony, which will be held at All Saints Church, Writtle, for the first time. Mr Eustice studied Commercial Horticulture at […]
Strengthening the rural economy of Devon and Cornwall
The official launch of the partnership between The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) and Bicton College has been celebrated, with an event at Devon County Show. Specially invited guests and a number of industry partners attended the traditional cream tea; where the future plans and vision for the newly merged organisation was laid out. The merger […]
Mathematics plays a key role in agriculture
Mathematics plays an essential role in agri-tech innovation, was the key message highlighted at a special seminar hosted at Harper Adams University recently. The event was organised by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) with the aim of bringing together industry professionals to discuss how mathematics can benefit agriculture. Dr Matt Butchers from KTN, said: “’The […]
Lantra Scotland appoint two senior figures
Lantra, the sector skills council for land-based, aquaculture and environmental industries, has announced the appointment of two senior figures to run the organisation in Scotland from its headquarters in Perth. The new National Chair will be Henry Graham, a Midlothian farmer and experienced figure from the world of rural banking and agriculture, while the new […]
Bell announces new Agri-Food Competence Centre at Queen’s
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has announced the establishment of a £6.7million Northern Ireland Agri-Food Quest Competence Centre (AFQCC). Hosted at Queen’s University Belfast, the new Competence Centre will draw upon the research capabilities of Ulster University (UU), Queen’s University Belfast and the Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). The centre’s primary focus will […]
Bicton College Volunteers bring Farm Wise to the Devon County Show
Bicton College students will play a vital role in bringing Farm Wise to the Devon County Show this year. Led by a team of volunteers from the land-based education provider, Farm Wise is an annual event that takes place at Westpoint Arena. A perfect pairing with the Devon County Show, the initiative offers school children […]
Harper Adams University in the running for three more national awards
Harper Adams University has been shortlisted for a further three national awards, recognising outstanding leadership and management. The university is in the final six for the Outstanding Marketing and Communications Team, Outstanding International Strategy and Outstanding Leadership and Management team accolades at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards (Thelmas) 2015. Vice Chancellor Dr […]
Easton & Otley College scoop Young Engineers’ Competition two years in a row
A team from Easton & Otley college has won the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) Young Engineers competition two years running. An apprentice from GreenMech Ltd, studying at Warwickshire college was runner-up. The team beat off competition from 11 other teams from UK landbased colleges at the event held at GreenMech Ltd, the manufacturer of […]
