Group will help tackle inequality in agriculture

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and farming sectors. The partner agencies NFUS, SRUC and other education providers, Lantra, Royal Highland Education Trust, and Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs - have been working collaboratively in recent months to discuss the Modern Apprenticeship scheme which is underutilised by farmers and those looking to enter the industry.

NFUS Vice President Gary Mitchell has facilitated the Modern Apprenticeship on his farm at West Galdenoch in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce scheme at Stranraer Academy over the last 12 months.

He commented: “The Modern Apprenticeship scheme provides an avenue into work, and the food and farming industries, for those keen to gain hands on experience and learn on the job.

“As a Union, we have been working with partner agencies and education providers in recent months to identify where improvements can be made to ensure we have a thriving industry for generations to come.”