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Lantra training helps power the next generation of environmental Champions

Here at Lantra we were delighted to see the outstanding efforts of young people in nature being championed across Northern Ireland at the annual Grassroots Challenge Awards ceremony at Craigavon Civic Centre last week.

Lantra training helps power the next generation of environmental Champions

Here at Lantra we were delighted to see the outstanding efforts of young people in nature being championed across Northern Ireland at the annual Grassroots Challenge Awards ceremony at Craigavon Civic Centre last week.

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Online Assessment – All Systems Go!

After the recent launch of its Online Assessment initiative, Lantra was delighted to welcome members of the Harper Adams team to its Stoneleigh offices today to celebrate the first ever successful completions of its new online qualification.

Online Assessment – All Systems Go!

After the recent launch of its Online Assessment initiative, Lantra was delighted to welcome members of the Harper Adams team to its Stoneleigh offices today to celebrate the first ever successful completions of its new online qualification.

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Tougher rodenticide rules for farmers

Tougher restrictions on permanent rodenticide baiting by farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, with legal backing, have been introduced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the UK rodenticide regulatory body.

Tougher rodenticide rules for farmers

Tougher restrictions on permanent rodenticide baiting by farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, with legal backing, have been introduced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the UK rodenticide regulatory body.

farming life awards 2018
Farming Life Awards 2018

Success for PM Training Solutions at the 2018 Farming Life Awards PM Training Solutions was the well deserving recipient of the prestigious Commitment to Training Award at the 2018 Farming Life Awards in Belfast on 18th October.

Farming Life Awards 2018

Success for PM Training Solutions at the 2018 Farming Life Awards PM Training Solutions was the well deserving recipient of the prestigious Commitment to Training Award at the 2018 Farming Life Awards in Belfast on 18th October.

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Saltex 2018

As key players in the turf management world prepare for Saltex 2018, Lantra is delighted to announce some exciting new developments being unveiled at this year’s event.

Saltex 2018

As key players in the turf management world prepare for Saltex 2018, Lantra is delighted to announce some exciting new developments being unveiled at this year’s event.

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Hedgerow Planting – is it a dying skill?

Hedgerows, one of the earliest methods of marking boundaries and stock proofing fields, are an important feature of the Northern Ireland countryside. However, during agricultural expansion, thousands of miles of hedgerow were removed to make way for changing agricultural practices.

Hedgerow Planting – is it a dying skill?

Hedgerows, one of the earliest methods of marking boundaries and stock proofing fields, are an important feature of the Northern Ireland countryside. However, during agricultural expansion, thousands of miles of hedgerow were removed to make way for changing agricultural practices.

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Check before you trust? By Richard Allmond

Check before you trust? By Richard Allmond Pre-Use Inspection and Maintenance of Lifting Equipment This article is intended to highlight the requirements and importance of...

Check before you trust? By Richard Allmond

Check before you trust? By Richard Allmond Pre-Use Inspection and Maintenance of Lifting Equipment This article is intended to highlight the requirements and importance of...

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Working at Height in Trees, one or two ropes please? By Richard Allmond

This article is intended to assist instructors, assessors and trainees with their understanding of how the arboricultural industry may interpret the Work at Height Regulations (2005) in relation to the implementation of one or two fall protection systems.

Working at Height in Trees, one or two ropes please? By Richard Allmond

This article is intended to assist instructors, assessors and trainees with their understanding of how the arboricultural industry may interpret the Work at Height Regulations (2005) in relation to the implementation of one or two fall protection systems.