Latest press releases
What are the roles of the RVN in veterinary practice? Lantra wants to know 16 Apr
Lantra is going back to basics to fully understand the range of jobs within your industry and the skills and knowledge associated with them.
Are grooms getting full job satisfaction? 11 April 08
Lantra, Sector Skills Council, is conducting a Family Fortunes style survey of 100 grooms to find out how satisfied they are in their career.
OUR GREEN SPACES WILL BECOME BROWN PLACES Warns Lantra During Inaugural Apprentice Week 28 Feb 08
Lantra – the Sector Skills Council responsible for environmental and land-based industries - is warning that a decline in the number of apprentices entering the landscape industry could see the UK’s green spaces turn a darker shade of brown if swift action is not taken.
Lantra technology backs Gordon Brown in winning the “skills race” 26 Feb 08
Lantra announced today how their cutting edge technology will support Gordon Brown, as he aims to win the global “skills race” by placing one in five people in apprenticeships.
Lantra Survey is part of campaign for change - 18 Jan 08
Businesses in the environmental and land-based sector are being urged to take part in Lantra's Annual Business Survey for their chance to win a £100 Red Letter Days voucher and help to inform future training and development.
CLAAS act to showcase women's driving skills for charity - 08 May 08
Female tractor driving Young Farmers drove 280 miles from Devon to Blackpool to raise £3000 for local charities.
Woodland Trust to benefit from volunteers voicing their opinions - 18 Apr 08
Half a million volunteers from across the UK got the opportunity to have their say in a recent survey assessing the skills and training needs of volunteers.
Essex Wildlife Trust to benefit from volunteers voicing their opinions - 16 Apr 08
Half a million volunteers from across the UK recently had the opportunity to have their say in a survey assessing the skills and training needs of volunteers.
Lantra bears fruit for women of Eden - 16 Apr 08
Women of the Eden Project were congratulated for their successful completion of the Women and Work Programme at an event held at Eden on 11 April.
Over 50 schools given go-ahead to teach Diploma - 25 Mar 08
Some 51 partnerships of schools, colleges and employers across England have been given the green light by the government to teach the new Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies from September 2009.
What does the future hold for land-based engineering? - 25 April 2008
Members of the Agricultural Machinery Dealers' Association (AMDA) recently met with staff from Lantra Sector Skills Council to discuss the future of land-based engineering.
Changing times for Veterinary Nursing - 14 April 2008
Veterinary nursing courses are designed to prepare students for careers in the veterinary nursing/animal care profession. Recent changes to both the written and practical exams will now making undertaking them more accessible for many veterinary nursing students.
Volunteer wins money for local charity - 7 April 2008
Local man, Ian McDougall is one of the winners of Lantra's volunteers survey free prize draw and has donated his £100 prize to Ulster Wildlife Trust.
Launch of Occupational Studies Agriculture units - 12 March 2008
Occupational Studies Agriculture units have been developed in line with the recognised skills gap for the land-based disciplines, supported by CCEA and Lantra.
Lantra progress work with Careers Service NI - 20 February 2008
Lantra staff recently met with Johnny Nolan from the Careers Service NI in order to discuss ways in which careers guidance and advice can be tailored to meet the needs of the land-based and environmental sector.
Scotland's top learners receive awards from Skills Minister - 29 Feb 08
Top learners from Scotland’s land-based industries were recognised by Maureen Watt MSP, Minister for Schools and Skills, in a glittering Awards Ceremony in Dunblane last night (Thursday 28th February).
Food Apprentices are a UK first - 12 Dec 07
Eight farmers and crofters from across the Highlands have completed the first ever Local Food Apprenticeship in the UK.
Top award for Estate Manager - 14 Sept 07
Niall Rowantree, Estate Manager of Corrour Estate near Fort William, has been honoured for his commitment to training and development within the Game and Wildlife Management industry.
Hunt on for top Scottish Land-based Learners - 06 Sept 07
The hunt is on to find this year's Scottish Land-based Learners of the Year.
Wanted: Wales's Finest Learners - 11April 08
The search is now on for the most inspiring and dedicated learners in the land-based and environmental sector.
Adult Learners’ Week - 03 April 08
Lantra are working with NIACE Dysgu Cymru to combine national promotion with local action and offer adults the chance to have a go at learning something new.
Lantra hold first ambassador event in Wales - 29 Jan 08
Seven business leaders across Wales have been inducted as the first Lantra Skills Ambassadors for the environmental and land-based sector. One of the first ambassadors for Lantra is farmer Steven Leverett.
Ffermio presenter announces Land-based Learner of the Year winners - 26 Nov 07
Three learners who have realised the power of training and unleashed their new skills on rural Wales have scooped the “Young Learner”, “Life-long Learner” and “Farming Connect” titles at this year’s Land-based Learner of the Year Awards.
50% funding support towards assessment for the welfare of animals in transit - 07 Nov 07
Lantra can provide 50% funding support towards the cost of the assessment for the welfare of animals in transit, as well as Trailer Towing and Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) training and assessment.
