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New coalition aims to bridge looming skills gap in farming
A coalition with an aim to equip the next generation of agricultural workers with new skills hopes to make the sector “fit for the future”. The…
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College awarded £430,000 to construct 'digital hub' for farming
An agricultural college has been awarded £430,000 to construct a "modern digital hub" which will showcase the future of British farming. Askham Bryan…
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AHDB offers £3,000 discount for farm management course
AHDB is offering levy payers a £3,000 discount on a professionally recognised qualification which looks to increase the skills of farmers who manage…
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Land-based college Hartpury granted university status
A land-based college which specialises in offering agriculture courses to its students has officially been granted university status. Hartpury…
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New Farm Action Groups aim to improve business profitability
A farm business consultancy has encouraged farmers to join its new Farm Action Groups in a bid to learn from both each other and industry experts…
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Scotch Lamb back on school menu following farming union led campaign
A four week pilot to have Scotch Lamb included in school meals in a bid to back local farmers and promote fresh food has been deemed a success. The…
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UK-wide school competition to see children engage with farming
Schools can now submit their applications for the chance to become a farm for the day as a UK-wide competition for children commences. The NFU…
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New Red Tractor advert to launch on September 12
Red Tractor will launch its new TV advertising campaign in a prime time slot on ITV in a bid to raise as much awareness as possible about the scheme…
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Love Lamb week is back and aims to break with tradition
The sheep industry will celebrate all that is great about British lamb as farmers take part in events as part of Love Lamb Week 2018 next month. This…
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One week until 'Young People into Agriculture Scheme' closes
Young Welsh people have just one week to go until a major scheme looking to support new entrants into the farming industry closes. The latest window…
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