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Passion for plant pathology leads to research degree
A passion for plant pathology has helped to secure agriculture student, Alexander McCormack, a PhD studentship at Harper Adams University and a spot…
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Dairy Academy initiative launched at Royal Bath and West
The inaugural Fresh Start Dairy Academy in the South West, covering Somerset, Devon and the area surrounding Cannington Centre was officially…
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Top FUW bursary students plan sheep breeding careers
Two 16-year-olds studying at the same North Wales agricultural college who both run their own sheep flock have been chosen as the first winners of…
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Environmental groups 'alarmed' at curriculum changes
Climate change is expected to be dropped from the English curriculum for under 14-year olds which has been described by environmental groups as…
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University of East Anglia to deliver £1.5 million agricultural training programme
Farmers will be able to develop vital new skills in marketing and sustainable land management - thanks to a £1.5 million Defra-funded training…
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Midlands rural business experts launch first book
Julie White and Nick Platt of Growing Rural Enterprise have worked together assisting rural businesses in the UK and overseas for over 14 years, from…
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Congratulations to graduating New Holland technicians
There were celebrations as a fresh group of apprentices graduated this month from New Holland’s special three-year course to equip its dedicated team…
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Applications open for 2012 OFC/RASE applied science award
Applications are now open for the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) and Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) ‘Practice with Science’ Award…
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John Deere launch new training prospectus
John Deere highlighted its award-winning engineering apprenticeship programme at Cereals 2012 with the publication of a new training prospectus, as…
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Nuffield launches arable award
A new arable award has been launched by Nuffield Farming Scholarships backed by thje HGCA. It will be open to candidates in the arable sector or…
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