Content related to the topic: skills-training

16 July 2026

Update from the Pork Sector Council Chair (July 2026)

Glen Nimmo shares an update supply and demand challenges, promoting British pork and the recruitment and retention of staff, as well as upcoming opportunities to join the Pork Sector Council.

16 July 2026

Independent review of pig training provision completed

Read about our independent review of training provision across the English pig sector

19 June 2026

RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has announced the launch of a new entrepreneurs' club for the dairy sector.

8 June 2026

US dairy farmers bring practical resilience roadshow to Britain

Join us at the Drumgoon Dairy roadshow this summer.

22 May 2026

Open Farm Sunday celebrates 20 years of connecting people with farming

LEAF Open Farm Sunday (OFS) returns on 7 June 2026, marking 20 years as the UK’s leading on-farm event.

1 June 2026

Review highlights need for more joined-up training in the pig sector

We are nearing completion of an independent, sector-wide review of training and skills in the pig industry, led by Sam Hoste of Quantech Solutions.

29 April 2026

New for 2026: Conference bursary fund

You can apply for up to £300 towards the cost of attending a conference of your choice.

27 April 2026

Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance?

Ellie Dearlove explains why the best dose to counter pesticide resistance depends on whether the target is a weed, a pest or a disease.

21 April 2026

The AHDB and ADOPT field tested roadshow

The ADOPT roadshow is a series of practical, on-farm events delivered by AHDB with the ADOPT Support hub.

15 April 2026

50% discount on new herbal leys and multispecies swards BASIS course

Beef, lamb and dairy levy payers can now get 50% off a new digital training course on herbal leys and multi-species swards.

13 February 2026

Help shape the future of pig industry training

Help shape recommendations to build a stronger, more resilient workforce for our industry.

27 January 2026

Building skills for a resilient pig sector

Read about our training review that will determine how we support the sector’s workforce.