Thursday 02 September 2010
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Businesses

Businesses in the environmental and land-based sector make a significant contribution to resolving major issues such as climate change, fuel and energy security and food security. To do this effectively, they require skilled and motivated workers.

 

Having staff with the right skills can make a huge difference to your business. It helps improve customer satisfaction, build motivation, reduce costs and sharpen your business to give you the competitive edge.

 

A well trained and skilled workforce can lead to higher productivity and higher profits.

  • Firms that do not train are 2.5 times more likely to fail than those who do. 

  • Training has shown to boost staff productivity by 4% per employee

  • For every £1 invested in training the return can be between £3 and £6

 

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Latest news

  • We are looking for horticulturists working in England’s historic and botanic gardens to speak out in the second round of our industry research.  To take part or to find out more call Pam Smith on 07708 248333 or email pamela.smith@lantra.co.uk

  • Important Trees and Timber Apprenticeship update regarding Chainsaw certificate of competence and Diploma in work-based trees and timber

  • Postgraduate course scholarships available at Harper Adams - open to allaspiring professionals in the rural economy.  Read more...

  • With a horrifying average of three deaths a year in the grounds maintenance industry, Lantra Sector Skills Council and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have united with industry representatives to tackle the issue. Read more...

  • As Love Parks Week kicks off (24 July - 1 August), encouraging people all across the country to appreciate the beauty of our parks, a new report from the UK body for public health specialists shows that parks may be beneficial to our health as well.  Read the full story here... or read the report...

  • Lantra launched its Farming Connect skills and training DVD and leaflet today (July 20) at the Royal Welsh Show. Read more...

  • Lantra joined 130 colleges, manufacturers and dealers at the Agricultural Engineers Association’s College Day.  Read more...
  • Poultry producers must act now to access funding before the new 'Broiler Welfare Directive' comes in.  Read more...  

Events

NTA
  • Maximising Rural Regeneration through RDPE: Business Support - Thurs 28th October - 10.30 to 16.30, Beech House, Lincoln.  Find out moreBook your place.

    Register now for the County Durham Hedgelaying and Dry Stone Walling Competitions - 16 Oct 2010

  • BVNA Congress - 8-10 October 2010, Kettering Conference Centre

 

Supporting businesses in the environmental and land-based sector
Land-based Learn of the Year nominations
Robert Graham

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Useful links

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Skills development tools for your business
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