Latest press releases
Corporate
Make-over needed for land-based engineering - 31 Jul 08
The land-based engineering industry is in need of an urgent make-over if it is to tackle the recruitment and skills shortfall which has affected the industry for the last 20 years, according to new research released by Lantra.
EquineSkillsCV tops 100 as the new stud version is launched - 24 July 2008
Lantra Sector Skills Council and the British Grooms Association are celebrating the sale of the 100th EquineSkillsCV across the globe.
Lantra nurtures romance and careers in Manchester - 15 Jul 08
Lantra successfully encouraged Mancunians to show their romantic side and think about careers in romantically-related professions when it brought its ‘Skills for Our Nation’ campaign to Piccadilly Gardens on Friday (11 July).
Sowing the seeds of opportunity Lantra nurtures career prospects in Piccadilly Gardens - 7 Jul 08
Visitors to Manchester city centre on Friday 11th July are in for a surprise as Piccadilly Gardens is transformed for the day. Stunning floral displays by award winning floral designer Natalie Stanyer will ignite the senses with their beauty and perfume.
The last straw for the Strawberry? - 28 Jun 08
Wimbledon fortnight might taste a little differently in the near future unless the shortage of workers in the environmental and land-based sector starts to show seeds of growth. This is the warning from Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industry who brought their Skills for Our Nation campaign to Victoria Square on 27 June.
Next step for LandSkills investment - 16 Sep 08
A land skills expert has been appointed to help agricultural, trees and timber and land management businesses in North East England access a £1.2 million programme to help develop their skills through training.
Chance to grow your business and your people - 15 Aug 08
If you own a florist or production horticulture business in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset or Somerset this is your chance to get free advice and information to help you grow your business and your people.
Use it or lose it – it’s your money - 4 Aug 08
“Use it or lose it – it’s your money” is the message the Lantra managed LandSkills programme is saying to land-based businesses in Yorkshire and Humber.
Ladies to climb up the forestry and conservation ladder with training grant - 4 Aug 08
Ladies interested in furthering their career in conservation, consultancy or tree climbing by enhancing their skills are able to receive up to £650 in the form of a training grant.
Devon businesses find out how to grow staff and profits through training - 11 Jul 08
Businesses from across Devon attended a free seminar to find out about how training and development can grow their staff and enhance their profitability.
Horticulture Apprenticeship Framework - 26 September 2008
Over the next 2 years Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries will be reviewing apprenticeship frameworks currently offered across the UK.
Skills issues facing land-based engineering - 24 September 2008
Land-based engineering holds a prominent position in Northern Ireland in terms of the number of businesses and industries associated with the sector; however, it is currently following in the footsteps of agriculture and therefore not growing. Despite this contract, a major skills shortage is dientified within the industry.
Lantra secures funding to address the needs of the Environmental sector - 16 September 2008
Conservation organisations are often at the forefront of offering real work experience to graduates from a range of environmental disciplines, however, many voluntary organisations are reporting a difficulty in recruiting staff for specific paid posts, finding themselves a temporary training ground for workers. Lantra has recently secured funding to address these issues.
Apprenticeships open to all - 20 August 2008
An apprenticeship is a work-based training programme aimed primarily at those starting out in their careers. As of 1st September 2008 apprenticeships will become available to people of any age on a full framework basis, thus making apprenticeships more accessible to everyone, with greater funding opportunities.
Has potato farming had its day? - 14 August 2008
As te world food crisis grows, what happens to farming will affect us all. Screened recently on BBC2, Jimmy Doherty's 'Farming Heroes' looked at potato farming in Northern ireland, and at how detrimental blight can be to the crop.
Scotland
Scotland's top learners receive awards from Skills Minister - 29 Feb 08
Top learners from Scotland’s land-based industries were recognised by Maureen Watt MSP, Minister for Schools and Skills, in a glittering Awards Ceremony in Dunblane last night (Thursday 28th February).
Food Apprentices are a UK first - 12 Dec 07
Eight farmers and crofters from across the Highlands have completed the first ever Local Food Apprenticeship in the UK.
Top award for Estate Manager - 14 Sept 07
Niall Rowantree, Estate Manager of Corrour Estate near Fort William, has been honoured for his commitment to training and development within the Game and Wildlife Management industry.
Hunt on for top Scottish Land-based Learners - 06 Sept 07
The hunt is on to find this year's Scottish Land-based Learners of the Year.
Jane Hutt cuts the green ribbon on Lantra’s Learning Zone - 21 July 08
Launching the Learning Zone, Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills, Jane Hutt called for investment in skills and for training to be a high business priority.
Free sheep scab and lice treatment talks for farmers - 2 July 08
Helping Welsh farmers control scab and lice in their sheep safely, while reducing the risk of polluting local rivers, is the topic of five free on farm workshops held across Wales by Environment Agency Wales in association with Lantra.
Moelyci and Lantra; building a better environment - 19 June 08
Lantra is playing an active part in ensuring that the rural and agricultural community work towards reducing the global impact of climate change and the preservation of rural skills.
Wanted: Wales's Finest Learners - 11 April 08
The search is now on for the most inspiring and dedicated learners in the land-based and environmental sector.
Adult Learners’ Week - 03 April 08
Lantra are working with NIACE Dysgu Cymru to combine national promotion with local action and offer adults the chance to have a go at learning something new.
