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PLANTING THE SEEDS OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Welsh land-based and environmental businesses must cultivate world-class skills in order to thrive and fully support the nation’s economic recovery, according to new research, published today by Lantra Sector Skills Council. The report, title The Skills Assessment for Wales, identifies that Welsh businesses must recruit almost 26,000 new land-based and environmental entrants at all qualification levels over the next decade just to maintain current workforce levels. Despite these new entrants, the estimated 18,300 Welsh businesses and 90,750 people employees must develop their skills through

STUDENTS CULTIVATING THE ENVIRONMENT

PR1518 30 March 2011 Young people are urged to explore their interests in understanding and protecting the environment and animals by taking Principal Learning in Environmental and Land-based Studies as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate. Principal Learning in Environmental and Land-based Studies is now available in Wales as an option within the Welch Baccalaureate Qualification (WBO). Students choosing this Principal Learning will get first-hand experience working with animals used for recreation, work, companionship and production. This programme will also focus on developing the sustainable

Professional tractor driving courses for youngsters

Eligible sixteen year olds throughout Wales may be able to receive 80 per cent funding from Farming Connect’s Skills Development Programme, which is managed by Lantra Sector Skills Council, towards the cost of learning to drive a tractor and taking the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) test.Skills Development Programme Manager, Sarah Lewis, said, “Supporting 16 year olds to drive a tractor on the road will not only keep them safe but may lead to them being given extra responsibility on the farm.” Health & Safety Executive Inspector Tony Mitchell has welcomed the initiative to encourage young

Welsh farmers recognised with top awards

Some of Wales’ top farmers were recognised today (29 November) for their exceptional skills at the Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Awards held at the Winter Fair in Builth Wells.29 November 2010 PR 1469 The awards were organised by Lantra Sector Skills Council and presented by MP for Brecon and Radnor and spokesman for agriculture and rural affairs, Roger Williams, who said: “I’m delighted to support these awards, organised by Lantra, and to celebrate the achievements demonstrated here today. I hope the winners not only inspire other individuals to start a career in the sector but

Galloping to success at Land-based Learner Awards

Adult equine student Moya Nicolaysen was recognised today (29 November) as the Welsh Lifelong Learner of the Year at Lantra Sector Skills Council’s Land-based Learner of the Year Awards.29 November 2010 PR 1469 Receiving her award at the Winter Fair in Builth Wells, Moya from Henllan in Llandysul picked up £200 and a Welsh crystal paper weight from MP for Brecon and Radnor and spokesman for agriculture and rural affairs, Roger Williams, who said: “I’m delighted to support these awards, organised by Lantra, and to celebrate the achievements demonstrated here today. I hope the winners not

Ysu i fod yn brentis helfeydd a bywyd gwyllt

Nid oes rhaid croesi Clawdd Offa i hyfforddi fel prentis helfeydd a bywyd gwyllt bellach gan fod colegau yng Nghymru yn cynnig y Brentisiaeth hon.Bellach, ar ôl bod ar gael mewn colegau yn Lloegr yn unig, mae’r hyfforddiant hwn ar gael i brentisiaid yng nghampws Glynllifon, Coleg Llandrillo. Meddai’r prentis helfeydd a bywyd gwyllt, Mark Casey, o Ynys Môn sy’n astudio Saethu a Physgota yng Nglynllifon: “Rwy’n hapus iawn gyda’r Brentisiaeth yng Nglynllifon. Byddai wedi bod yn anodd iawn i mi ennill y cymhwyster pe na bai’n cael ei ddarparu’n lleol.” Nid yn unig y gall cyflogwyr helfeydd a

Gunning to be a game and wildlife apprentice

Crossing the border to become a game and wildlife apprentice is now a thing of the past as colleges in Wales are now running this Apprenticeship.Previously only available at colleges in England, apprentices can now get this training at Llandrillo’s Glynllifon campus. Game and wildlife apprentice Mark Casey from Anglesey Shooting and Fishing at Glynllifon College said: “I’m very happy with the Apprenticeship at Glynllifon. It would have been very difficult for me gain the qualification if it wasn’t provided locally.” Welsh game and wildlife employers can not only benefit from having their

CYSTADLEUAETH I CHWILIO AM DDYSGWYR DIWYDIANNAU’R TIR GORAU’R WLAD

Mae’r myfyrwyr gorau o blith y rhai sy’n gweithio ar ffermydd, gyda thyfwyr blodau neu filfeddygon neu mewn stablau, parciau neu goetiroedd ar fin cystadlu yng Ngwobrau Dysgwyr Tir Cymraeg y Flwyddyn a drefnir gan Lantra.Mae Lantra, y Cyngor Sgiliau Sector ar gyfer yr amgylchedd a diwydiannau’r tir wedi galw am enwebiadau ar gyfer ei wobrau blynyddol er mwyn cydnabod y rheiny sy’n datblygu eu sgiliau. Yn ôl Kevin Thomas, Cyfarwyddwr Cenedlaethol Cymru Lantra: “Mae’r gwobrau hyn yn rhoi clod i’r ffermydd, y tyfwyr blodau, y milfeddygon, y stablau, y parciau a’r coetiroedd gorau yng Nghymru.

COMPETITION SEEKS TOP LEARNERS FROM THE LAND

The best students drawn from the nation’s farms, florists, vets, stables, parks and woodlands, are set to compete in Lantra’s Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Award.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, has called for nominations for its annual awards to recognise those developing their skills. Kevin Thomas, Lantra’s National Director for Wales, said: “These awards honour the best farms, florists, vets, stables, parks and woodlands Wales has to offer. Land-based industries such as these are the backbone of the Welsh economy and this is your

COMPETITION SEEKS TOP LEARNERS FROM THE FARMING WORLD

The best students drawn from the nation’s farms are set to compete in Lantra’s Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Award.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, has called for nominations for its annual awards to recognise those developing their skills. Kevin Thomas, Lantra’s National Director for Wales, said: “These awards honour the best farmers Wales has to offer. Land-based industries are the backbone of the Welsh economy and this is your chance to recognise the people that work hard everyday to keep it together.” You can nominate a young land-

COMPETITION SEEKS TOP LEARNERS FROM THE EQUINE WORLD

The best students drawn from the equine world are set to compete in Lantra’s Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Award.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, has called for nominations for its annual awards to recognise those developing their skills. Kevin Thomas, Lantra’s National Director for Wales, said: “These awards honour the best equine students Wales has to offer. Land-based industries are the backbone of the Welsh economy and this is your chance to recognise the people that work hard everyday to keep it together.” You can nominate a

COMPETITION SEEKS TOP LEARNERS FROM THE FARRIERY WORLD

The best students drawn from the farriery world are set to compete in Lantra’s Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Award.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, has called for nominations for its annual awards to recognise those developing their skills. Kevin Thomas, Lantra’s National Director for Wales, said: “These awards honour the best farriers Wales has to offer. Land-based industries are the backbone of the Welsh economy and this is your chance to recognise the people that work hard everyday to keep it together.” You can nominate a young

COMPETITION SEEKS TOP LEARNERS FROM THE FENCING WORLD

The best students drawn from the fencing world are set to compete in Lantra’s Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Award.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, has called for nominations for its annual awards to recognise those developing their skills. Kevin Thomas, Lantra’s National Director for Wales, said: “These awards honour the best fencers Wales has to offer. Land-based industries are the backbone of the Welsh economy and this is your chance to recognise the people that work hard everyday to keep it together.” You can nominate a young land-

COMPETITION SEEKS TOP LEARNERS FROM THE FLORISTRY WORLD

The best students drawn from the floristry world are set to compete in Lantra’s Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Award.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, has called for nominations for its annual awards to recognise those developing their skills. Kevin Thomas, Lantra’s National Director for Wales, said: “These awards honour the best florists Wales has to offer. Land-based industries are the backbone of the Welsh economy and this is your chance to recognise the people that work hard everyday to keep it together.” You can nominate a young

COMPETITION SEEKS TOP LEARNERS FROM THE GAME AND WILDLIFE WORLD

The best students drawn from the game and wildlife world are set to compete in Lantra’s Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Award.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, has called for nominations for its annual awards to recognise those developing their skills. Kevin Thomas, Lantra’s National Director for Wales, said: “These awards honour the best gamekeepers Wales has to offer. Land-based industries are the backbone of the Welsh economy and this is your chance to recognise the people that work hard everyday to keep it together.” You can nominate

COMPETITION SEEKS TOP LEARNERS FROM THE LAND-BASED ENGINEERING WORLD

The best students drawn from the land-based engineering world are set to compete in Lantra’s Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Award.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, has called for nominations for its annual awards to recognise those developing their skills. Kevin Thomas, Lantra’s National Director for Wales, said: “These awards honour the best land-based engineers Wales has to offer. Land-based industries are the backbone of the Welsh economy and this is your chance to recognise the people that work hard everyday to keep it together.”

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