Sunday 01 August 2010
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Production horticulture

Production horticulture businesses face stiff competition from supermarkets and multi-national organisations - and this is having a marked effect on the success and sustainability of the industry. The skills of you and your staff are central to the performance of the business; it's essential to recognise this and be flexible enough to invest in skills training and business development.

Training, education, better communication and business support can help you to meet the challenges of your industry. An appropriately skilled workforce can improve your efficiency, carry your business forward, and increase your profits.

At Lantra, we can make a real difference because we understand the issues that face horticulturalists. By identifying and addressing skills requirements, sourcing affordable training opportunities, providing commercial development and offering business guidance and support, we can give you access to help – when you need it.

 

Funding opportunities

LandSkills is available to farmers, foresters and growers in six regions in England, businesses can access up to 80% funding towards training and development needs. Click on the logo below for more information... 
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Women and Work offers a £450 training grant to women working in male dominated industries such as production horticulture.  Click the box below for more information...

Funding available to women working in land-based engineering...

News and events

  • With less than one year to go, Lantra has warned the South East’s farmers, foresters and growers to not miss out on getting their hands on part of a staggering £2.1m funding pot.  Read more...

  • A £450 training grant has been proven to boost an astounding 92% of women’s confidence, a key factor in helping them tackle the challenges they face at work, according to research released  on 13 May. Read the full story now or download the report...

Your Industry Partnership Manager: David Winn

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Skills development tools for your business
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Have your say

  • Currently LandSkills West Midlands is carrying out some research to help Lantra communicate with you effectively:

Please click here to take a few moments and answer our questionnaire
  • In search of innovation and a cutting edge - take part in Lantra'a latest research. Click here for more information.

Research reports

  • A critical shortage of skilled workers may jeopardise the future food supply.  Lantra's Skills Assessment sets out the skills gaps and shortages of the current workforce and identifies the projected skills needs.  Read more...

Afuturein production horticulture

  • Take a look at what is involved in being a production manager in a horticultural business.   To find out about other career opportunities in the environmental and land-based sector click here...

Stock clearance

The afuturein the environmental and land-based industries careers DVD is now available for FREE while stocks last.


To get your copy please email connect@lantra.co.uk or call 0845 707 8007. (Only one copy per person.)

 

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