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Staff needing the training to get ahead as farming gets more technical

14 December 2020

In the final of our series, we speak to Matt Iremonger – General Manager at Willesden Farms, and a key member of our Primary ITO sheep beef and deer ‘Industry Partnership Group’ – about how on-farm learning adds value to his business.

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A vision of succession for our people

23 November 2020

In the next edition of our series, we talk to Richard Scholefield at Whangara Farms in Gisborne about the importance of offering training to all staff.

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How on-farm learning is adding value to the business

3 November 2020

In the next edition of our series, we speak with Vet Services Hawke’s Bay Deer Farmer, Richard Hilson, about how on-farm learning adds value to his business, and his team’s future employer businesses.  

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Coleridge Downs investing in training

5 October 2020

In the next edition of our series, we speak with General Manager Tony Plunkett at Coleridge Downs Cadet Farm about how on-farm learning adds value to the business.

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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.