POULTRY PRODUCERS MUST ACT NOW FOR FUNDING
With new rules and regulations affecting broiler chicken producers, Lantra Sector Skills Council today (28 June) advised those in Yorkshire and Humber to act now and get funded training before it’s too late.
28 June 2010 PR 1361 Under the new ‘broiler welfare directive’ training will be legally required for all staff working with poultry raised for meat. To prepare broiler producers for the changes LandSkills Yorkshire and Humber, managed by Lantra on behalf of Yorkshire Forward as part of the Rural Development Programme for England, is providing 70% funding towards progressive poultry courses delivered by MVP training. LandSkills Yorkshire and Humber Programme Manager, Julie Hamilton, said: “We want poultry producers to take advantage of LandSkills and start the training now, because once the directive comes into place we will not be able to fund it.” Available in autumn 2010 in various locations across Yorkshire and Humber, the progressive poultry courses will look at areas such as veterinary health including bird anatomy, disease recognition, biosecurity, welfare, vaccination and medication, post mortems, housing and the environment, food and supply chain, insect and pest control, vermin control, fire awareness and health and safety. Director of MVP Training, Alastair Johnston, said: “The training available will ensure that poultry staff attending these courses will gain the required standard of knowledge under the new broiler welfare directive.” To register your interest contact MVP Training on 01904 709007 or email admin@mvptraining.co.uk. For more information about LandSkills Yorkshire and Humber visit www.lantra.co.uk/LandSkills. ENDS Issued by: Vicky Brewin, Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator Tel: 02476 858417 or e-mail: vicky.brewin@lantra.co.uk. Follow LandSkills on Twitter at http://twitter.com/RDPELandSkills Notes to Editor About LandSkills LandSkills Yorkshire and Humber, managed by Lantra Sector Skills Council on behalf of Yorkshire Forward, is part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) which is funded by Defra and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. About the RDPE The Rural Development Programme (RDPE) is jointly funded by Defra and the EU, through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The socio economic element of the fund is managed by Yorkshire Forward in Yorkshire and Humber. The aim of the RDPE is to; improving the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sector, improving the environment and the countryside, improving the quality of life in rural areas, and encourage diversification of the rural economy. About Yorkshire Forward Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency behind the economic regeneration of Yorkshire and Humber. It aims to make a positive difference by investing in jobs, improving towns and cities, and in supporting businesses throughout the region. About Lantra Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, is licensed by the UK government to drive forward the new skills, training and business development agenda for the sector. Lantra represents 17 industries and 1.5 million workers and volunteers in agricultural crops, agricultural livestock, animal care, animal technology, aquaculture, environmental conservation, equine, farriery, fencing, fisheries management, floristry, game and wildlife management, land-based engineering, landscaping, production horticulture, trees and timber and veterinary nursing. For more information see www.lantra.co.uk.
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