Warwickshire farmer helps University of Warwick tackle global food security
A trust set up by Elizabeth Creak, a leading Warwickshire farmer who was the first woman to be High Sheriff of Warwickshire, has announced that it has agreed to fund a Chair in Food Security at the University of Warwick’s School of Life Sciences. The announcement has just been made by The Elizabeth Creak Charitable […]
BASIS and Harper Adams re-launch Graduate Diploma
Agronomists, farmers and company representatives will be able to achieve a qualification equivalent to a final year of an Honours degree, after BASIS and Harper Adams University re-launch the Graduate Diploma in Agronomy with Environmental Management. Hundreds of people undertake BASIS training courses every year as part of their continuing professional development (CPD) across the […]
Writtle College helping to transform agricultural training in Uzbekistan
Writtle College is part of a landmark project to transform the teaching of agriculture in Uzbekistan. The £752,000 EU-financed project over the next three years sees the College working alongside four European partners and five Uzbek universities to re-design the curriculum in the country. The College – which has been teaching agriculture for more than […]
Agriculture Learner of the Year Awards 2015 now open for nominations
Lantra Scotland, the sector skills council for the land-based, environmental and aquaculture industries, is calling on all employers, instructors, tutors, trainers, teachers and mentors working in Scottish agriculture, to put forward their nominations for the Agriculture Learner of the Year Award 2015. Now in their 12th year, the Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year […]
Yara invests in state of the art development and training centre
The official opening of the new Development & Training Centre (DTC) at Yara Pocklington on Wednesday 27th August was the latest part of Yara’s recent investment of £2.5million at the site. The DTC is a brand new high tech training facility with state of the art and interactive AV equipment, linked to a large climate […]
Young farmer secures industry backing to kick-start career
One young farmer had more reasons than most to celebrate his A-level results last week – after winning a full-fees university scholarship and a unique opportunity to kick-start his agri-business career. Upon securing his place at Harper Adams University on Thursday, Will Taylor, 18, from Thirsk, North Yorkshire, was also confirmed as the winner of […]
Honorary degrees for leading lights in agriculture and veterinary medicine
Three key figures from the world of agriculture and animal health are to receive honorary degrees at the 2014 Harper Adams University Graduation Ceremony on Friday, September 19. Mr Meurig Raymond, President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), is to receive an honorary doctorate for services to agriculture, in recognition of his contribution over many […]
Grass Farmer of the Future 2014
The British Grassland Society has teamed up with the NFYFC to provide grassland training and an exciting competition for young farmers. Following the success of last year’s pilot training day we have organised the second event to be held on 17th September 2014 at Eastfield Farm, North Perrott, Somerset, kindly hosted by dairy farmer, Matthew […]
Dalehead increases value of meat industry student scholarships
Harper Adams University has welcomed a boost for students pursuing careers in the meat industry, with Dalehead Foods increasing the value of its scholarships scheme. Dalehead Foods Scholarships, exclusive to Harper Adams, are awarded to up to two students each year, and provide both financial sponsorship and a guaranteed, paid work placement with the company. […]
