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New skills standards for Crofters and Smallholders

Following an extensive review of the jobs, skills and activities performed by crofters and smallholders, Lantra has announced that new National Occupational Standards are now available to use.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting farmers and growers, lead the UK-wide project, producing a comprehensive list of skills needed by crofters and smallholders to run their holdings in a competent and effective way. National Occupational Standards (NOS) reflect the diverse nature of crofting and smallholding and the project gave the industry the opportunity to ensure their ways of working were