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Jeff Farm cadets getting the full package of training

18 September 2020

In the next edition of our series, we speak to John and Liz Chittock – Farm Managers at Jeff Farm in Southland – about how on-farm learning adds value to their business.

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Primary ITO welcomes new CoVE to deliver excellence in food and fibre sectors

3 September 2020

Primary ITO chief executive Nigel Philpott says a new Centre of Vocational Excellence will be a welcome addition to the primary sector learning ecosystem.

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Sharing experience and knowledge boosts Ryan’s performance

25 August 2020

There is no rule book when it comes to farming, and everyone has their own tips and tricks on how to get the best out of their land.

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Creative streak sparks passion for amenity horticulture

3 August 2020

For Bay of Plenty-based amenity horticulture apprentice Natalie Holmes, it was her love of working with plants outside that attracted her to the industry.

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Consistency of training a big help to farm business

8 July 2020

In the third of our series, we speak to Todd Bolton – Director of Operations at Mangamingi Station – about how Primary ITO on-farm learning adds value to his business.

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On-farm training providing discipline and structure

29 June 2020

In the second of our series, we speak to Simon Lee – Farm Manager at Mendip Hills Station – about how Primary ITO on-farm learning adds value to his business.

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Upskilling is vital for a high tech world

23 June 2020

Nga Rakau Nurseries was founded by the Beaumont family in the 1930s, on a block of land at Mudgeways Road in Massey, which is their home base to this day.

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Why on-job training means engaged and enthusiastic staff

23 June 2020

Rainbow Park Nurseries has been growing plants and trees since 1977, and now supplies over 1. 5 million plants to retailers across the country from their 15-hectare nursery.

DIY Attitude & Desire To Learn Saves Thousands of Dollars

22 June 2020

'Every Minute & Every Cent’ Spent on Diploma Well Worth It

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From Pakuranga to Tokyo – see where a career in sports turf can take you

22 June 2020

If you’ve ever wondered where a career in sports turf can take you, Ben Engels can attest that it can take you quite literally around the world.