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Cabbage stem flea beetle attack in oilseed rape
A recent survey of 401 British oilseed rape farmers, conducted by the Kleffmann Group, reports that infestations of cabbage stem flea beetle have…
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Spring Lambing Day 2015 a roaring success
It was a record breaking Spring Lambing Day, with around 4,000 visitors making their way to WNSC’s Walford Campus. The sunshine helped make the event…
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Have your say on new employer-led “Trailblazer” apprenticeships
Employers are being encouraged to have their say on the first draft apprenticeship standards for the arable and horticulture sectors to ensure they…
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New mixed heritage skills apprenticeship introduced
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) and Stiperstones and Corndon Hill Country Landscape Partnership Scheme are delighted to announce the…
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New strategy for Scottish land-based education and training
More than 9000 businesses and organisations are being consulted as part of a major initiative by Scottish colleges to understand how the delivery of…
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Olympic athelete joins forces with Potato Council
Potato Council has added an exciting new dimension to its successful ‘Cook Your Own Potatoes’ project, with the introduction of a fantastic…
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Agricultural courses and training available need to be industry led
“Wales must have a sound agricultural education strategy,” was the clear message from Professor E Wynne Jones, when he addressed the recent…
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Pedigree breeding programme moving on at Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College marked the start of its Pedigree Hereford breeding programme by inviting Hereford experts and breeders, John and Tom Kemp from…
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EnviTec Biogas UK shows AD on a growth curve at Energy Now
High performance plant, a commitment to technology and innovation, a highly-trained service team operating nationwide and a strong balance sheet are…
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Another record intake for John Deere & Babcock training
John Deere’s award winning apprenticeship programme has raised the bar yet again, setting another record for the new training season’s intake for the…
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