RURAL SKILLS PROGRAMME LAUNCHES £1m TRAINING GRANT SCHEME AT GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
LandSkills will announce its final winter training programme at the Great Yorkshire Show (13-15 July 2010).
Managed by Lantra Sector Skills Council on behalf of Yorkshire Forward, LandSkills will join the Yorkshire Forward and XL Vets stands to shout about its £1m winter training programme. LandSkills Programme Manager, Julie Hamilton, said: “We can’t wait to talk to farmers, foresters and growers about the exciting winter line up that we have planned. Not only will they be able to access progressive poultry training just in time for the Broiler Welfare Directive, succession planning and more but we will pay 70% towards the cost.” As part of the Rural Development Programme for England, LandSkills has helped 4,467 farmers, foresters and growers to improve the competitiveness of their business through skills development. Find out more at the Yorkshire Forward Stand 617 or visit www.lantra.co.uk/LandSkills. ENDS Issued by: Vicky Brewin, Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator Tel: 0845 707 8007 or e-mail: media@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 improve the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sector, improve the environment and the countryside, improve 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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