Skills development is central to farming and growing’s future
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Skills development is central to farming and growing’s future
Skills development is central to farming and growing’s future
Janet writes: “During nearly three decades spent heavily involved in agricultural education and skills, I have witnessed farmers and growers continuously navigating change with great resilience.
“Over recent years, the scale and pace of change, and the resulting demands this has placed on businesses, have become ever more acute.
“This has strengthened my long-held belief that skills, knowledge - and the professionalism they bring - lie at the heart of the industry's ability to innovate and adapt to a new era.
Vital to attract new talent
“Just as important as upskilling is the industry’s ability to attract new people. We need to position ourselves as strongly as possible in the face of intense competition from other sectors.”
Read the full article on the Farmers Guardian website.
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