All Recruitment & Training articles
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NewsHort Innovation and Western Sydney University announce internship programme
Interns will receive industry-based training and practical experience helping to address skill gaps in Australia’s fresh produce industry
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NewsSeasonal worker scheme updated to allow earlier re-entry
The change means workers will be able to transition between key crop harvests and provide greater flexibility to growers
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NewsBranston hails apprentices’ career progression
Apprentices Sebastian Oles and Leanne Brown are strengthening the potato supplier in engineering and HR
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NewsLSA Fellowship Scheme opens for 2026 applications
Scheme helps develop future horticulture industry leaders
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NewsZespri to cut 135 jobs amid industry challenges
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer reportedly plans to reduce its workforce as part of a strategic restructuring to address changing market conditions
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NewsFood careers drive returns as IGD warns of “ticking workforce timebomb”
Initiative highlights diversity of career opportunities in UK food system in bid to address skills gaps in technical, engineering and digital roles
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NewsNew initiative to cultivate next generation of potato pros
Potato Industry Development Programme will help new entrants to gain comprehensive understanding of sector and build networks and collaborations
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NewsBlueberry supplier Family Tree Farms expands EU and UK sales teams
Both Carla San Martin Burneo and Chris Taylor bring extensive experience in soft fruit sales as producer continues to supply top European retailers with premium blueberries
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VideoChilean cherry grower bids to stretch British season to 100 days
FGA Farming is using Chilean production systems and new varieties to extend supply as it scales up to become UK’s single biggest cherry grower
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: UK sales and procurement manager
An established supplier of exotic fruit and vegetables is seeking a UK-based sales and procurement manager to join its expanding team
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: Red Tractor Fresh Produce Sector Chair
Red Tractor is searching for someone with excellent chairmanship skills and a strong understanding of the supply chain to be its Fresh Produce Board Chair
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NewsMorePeople opens Salary & Benefits Survey
Recruiter wants to hear the views of professionals across the industry
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NewsHadlow College cultivates career insights at hort conference
Students gain expert insight into future horticulture careers at Hadlow’s annual Horticulture Higher Education Conference
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NewsNFU Education sets new ‘live lessons’ record
NFU Education Live Lessons inspire almost half a million schoolchildren to learn about farming during British Science Week 2025
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News‘Women are shaping future of farming’, says ASF breeding programme director
Lucy Wilkins of Angus Soft Fruits reflects on the challenges and opportunities for women in horticulture ahead of International Women’s Day
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NewsTrade bodies call for greater support on seasonal labour after scheme extension
Industry bodies welcome five-year extension of Seasonal Worker Scheme but continue calls for a rolling scheme, nine-month visas and sustained numbers
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NewsMeet the next Master Fruiterer: George Smith
Smith has a wealth of experience in fresh produce marketing, representing growers, and developing export markets
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NewsZespri CFO to step down
Richard Hopkins will take on a new CFO role with New Zealand energy company Mercury in April
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NewsNuffield Farming Scholarships open in January
Applications for 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships will open on 29 January 2025
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NewsPro-Force launches new recruitment division
The seasonal worker recruitment specialist adds permanent employment division to service all horticulture sector needs