Potential new UK vet school an interesting development, says BVA
Keele University and Harper Adams University have announced that they are in exploratory talks to establish a new UK veterinary school. Commenting on the news, British Veterinary Association President Gudrun Ravetz said: “This is a very interesting development at a time when there are many questions around the sustainability of the UK veterinary workforce as […]
Glamorgan primary school kids get first class lesson in farming
Where does our food come from and could farming be a career? Those were some of the questions put to primary school children in Glamorgan. Providing answers to these questions were Farmers’ Union of Wales members, Nicola and Tom Lewis of Neuadd Wen Farm, Llanharan, Pontyclun, who joined Year 1 to Year 3 pupils at […]
Agricultural insight for Derby College students
Agriculture students at Derby College’s Broomfield Hall campus has just returned from the Czech republic after a three day study tour. Thirteen students from the Morley based campus, were hosted by tractor manufacturer Zetor for the second year running. They were able to test drive the latest tractors, tour the manufacturing plant production line and […]
North Shropshire College welcomes new bus route extending opportunities for students
Due to high demand, North Shropshire College (NSC) has extended their Berriew bus route so that it now begins and picks up in NEWTOWN, starting in September for the 2017/2018 academic year. Chloe Edwards, Schools Liaison and Marketing Coordinator comments, “After a large amount of prospective students attended our campus open events, the demand for […]
Walford College gets an equipment boost
The Walford Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) has taken delivery of two new telehandlers for the students to practice their skills on, one a JCB supplied from Rea Valley Tractors and a Massey Ferguson from RVW Pugh. “These machines will offer students an excellent opportunity to develop skills” commented Farm Manager Richard Aldis. Telehandlers […]
Farmcare 2017 Scheme helps grads get a foot on the farming ladder
In a quest to attract, develop and engage the next generation of farmers, Farmcare – the UK’s leading rural and agricultural business – has launched its 2017 Graduate Scheme, offering successful candidates a bespoke training scheme. Unlike other graduate programmes within the agricultural sector, Farmcare’s forward thinking initiative will offer new recruits a truly unique […]
Former Derby College learners branch out into business
Two former mature learners from Derby College have joined forces to set up their own business – using the arboriculture skills they learnt at Broomfield Hall land-based industries campus in Morley. Andrew Fretwell (39) from Swanwick and Mark Hall (40) from Alfreton both signed up for the Forestry and Arboriculture study programme at Derby College […]
Industry leaders of the future graduate in style
Writtle University College graduates marked the successful completion of their studies at Chelmsford Cathedral on Friday 9 September. Graduates from all subject areas, including Conservation, Sport, Design, Equine, Agriculture and Horticulture schemes, celebrated the culmination of their undergraduate and postgraduate studies, while two Honorary Doctorates were conferred, a new Fellow of Writtle University College was […]
Search is on for top learners in Scotland’s land-based and aquaculture industries
Lantra Scotland, the sector skills council for the land-based, aquaculture and environmental conservation industries, has opened up nominations for its 2017 Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards. Now in their 14th year, the awards celebrate the hard work and achievements of the country’s most talented and successful Modern Apprentices, trainees, school pupils, as […]
