Dairy Event 2011: Skills training fund unveiled

Farm minister Jim Paice has announced £176,000 of funding to help boost skills in the dairy sector.

The cash will be invested in the dairy industry’s first Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme. Training will be coordinated by DairyCo and will promote increased domestic agricultural production by improving efficiency.

Tim Bennett, chairman of DairyCo said: “Today’s dairy farmers need an increasing armoury of skills and breadth of knowledge. We’re delighted to receive this funding which will support the industry development of a CPD programme to identify and improve these skills, as well as setting a recognised standard.” 

The funds for the scheme have come available following the dissolution of the Residuary Milk Marketing Board in 2002 and will be bolstered by further DairyCo funds.

For more from the Dairy Event and Livestock Show see FWi’s dedicated page.

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