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Land_Based_Sector_Overview_Compressed.mp4Video kindly provided by Annabel, Project Coordinator - Lantra Scotland
Industry Overview
Industry Overview
Land based industries include agriculture, animal care, aquaculture, equine, environmental conservation, fisheries management, game and wildlife, horticulture, land-based engineering and trees and timber. Sectors such as agriculture technologies are worth $400bn in the UK. In the North-east 22,000 people are employed in agriculture and rural development and there is 18% forest cover in Aberdeenshire supporting hundreds of careers. It was identified there is a skills gap of more than 40%.
Land based industries include agriculture, animal care, aquaculture, equine, environmental conservation, fisheries management, game and wildlife, horticulture, land-based engineering and trees and timber. Sectors such as agriculture technologies are worth $400bn in the UK. In the North-east 22,000 people are employed in agriculture and rural development and there is 18% forest cover in Aberdeenshire supporting hundreds of careers. It was identified there is a skills gap of more than 40%.
(Sources Lantra, Aberdeenshire Council, and AHDB.)
Hannah_Seasonal Ranger LANTRA.mp4Hanna, Seasonal Ranger - Hopetoun House Preservation Trust
Seasonal Ranger
Seasonal Ranger
About the role:
Hanna is part of the team which maintains and conserves the Hopetoun Grounds. She delivers educational and recreational activities for a range of age groups, as well as facilitating access to Hopetoun House and Grounds.
About the organisation:
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Robbie_Agricultural Engineer LANTRA.mp4Robbie, Agricultural Engineer - Ross of Lanark
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Engineer
About the role:
Robbie is responsible for the day-to-day servicing of different farm equipment on site and in the workshop. He also is involved with gearbox and engineering activities on a range of vehicles.
About the organisation:
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Callum_Freshwater Technician LANTRA.mp4Callum, Freshwater Technician - Cooke Aquaculture Scotland
Freshwater Technician
Freshwater Technician
About the role:
Callum provides quality care to the salmon produced at the company's hatchery. The role mainly involves fish husbandry to keep them healthy and thriving, as well as site maintenance to keep it safe and running efficiently.
About the organisation:
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland is one of the leading producers of Scottish salmon and the larger producer of organic Scottish salmon.
Shauna_Agricultural Apprentice_FarmWorkerLANTRA.mp4Shauna, Agricultural Apprentice / Farm Worker - Cairns and Logan
General Farm Worker
General Farm Worker
About the role:
Shauna is involved in all aspects of sheep and cattle husbandry from lambing, dipping, and clipping sheep to calving, bulking, and dressing cattle. She also carries out out general maintenance such as fencing and building dry stone dykes.
About the organisation:
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Lawrence_FarmManager_LANTRA.mp4Lawrence, Farm Manager - Carbeth Home Farm and Little Drumquharn Farm
Farm Manager
Farm Manager
About the role:
Laurence ensures the smooth running of the farm from animal health and wellbeing, breeding programmes, ensuring compliance with environmental controls, and improving biodiversity, as well as maintenance and infrastructure improvements and developing business opportunities.
About the organisation:
Carbeth Home Farm and Little Drumquharn Farm is a commercial sheep farm over 450 acres and a conservation focussed property, looking at rewilding and regenerative practices.
Lorna_Riding_Instructor_Compressed.mp4Lorna, Riding Instructor and Yard Manager - Hayfield Equestrian Centre
Riding Instructor and Yard Manager
Riding Instructor and Yard Manager
About the role:
Daily duties include all elements of horse care, and booking administration, teaching all ages to ride, as well as helping riders develop a positive relationship with their horse which then enables them to progress and develop as a partnership.
About the organisation:
Hayfield is a place where riders of all ages can experience the delights and thrills horse riding. Hayfield operates as a non profitmaking members' club, but is run by professionals who are careful to look after riders who simply ride for the fun and enjoyment, as well as those who ride competitively.
Jenna_Agri-tech_LANTRA.mp4Jenna, International Business Development Manager - Crop Health and Protection (CHAP)
International Business Development Manager
International Business Development Manager
About the role:
Jenna’s role includes building a pipeline of grant and commercial funded international Agri-Tech projects, preparation and delivery of CHAP’s international strategy, establishment and implementation of international KPIs, stakeholder engagement, development of strategic partnerships, business development, understanding of macroeconomic trends, cross-departmental collaboration, risk management, attending/speaking at conferences, managing budgets, and securing revenue across the centre.
About the organisation:
CHAP, a UK Agri-Tech Centre funded by Innovate UK, brings together leading scientists, farmers, advisors, innovators and businesses to understand industry challenges, drive research and innovation and develop and trial solutions that transform crop systems. It works with partners to translate and promote these solutions for market adoption and improved crop productivity. Its mandate is to increase crop productivity for future generations through the uptake of new technologies.
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