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 […]
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 […]
Student research to help poultry producers
Research being conducted by a final year Harper Adams agriculture student is investigating the potential of an alternative protein source for use in poultry diets. Amy Sharpe is looking at the effect of different storage conditions on DDGS, known as distilled brewers grains, when used in the diets of broiler chickens, and whether it has […]
Bicton College apprentice at the forefront of modern milking methods
Bicton College student Billy Edworthy is benefiting from cutting edge dairy farming methods during his apprenticeship. Employer and farmer Ruth Jordan of Begbeer Farm near Crediton in Devon has recently installed two robotic milking machines, an initiative intended to aid their workload as they approach retirement. The ‘robots’ were a major investment; with around £200,000 […]
New Start For Broomie at Derby College
A lamb at Derby College’s land-based campus at the Broomfield Hall has been given a new lease of life thanks to the dedication and creativity of farm staff and agriculture students. Farm Manager Adrian Oliver, who runs the working farm at the campus, found the lamb, which was born last summer, lying in a field […]
Launch of the 2015 Bayer-FACE Awards
Farming and Countryside Education (FACE) and Bayer CropScience are delighted to announce the launch of the 2015 Bayer/FACE Awards celebrating the very best in farming education. Bayer CropScience works with FACE to help children and young adults answer questions about where their food comes from. For many years, FACE has been formally accrediting excellent farmers […]
