All Recruitment & Training articles
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ArticleNuffield 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
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ArticleCosta’s berry harvest kicks off in Tasmania
Recruitment for local employees across harvest operations is underway
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NewsNationwide named Great Place to Work for third year running
Certification recognises the supplier’s inclusive and supportive company culture
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FeaturesThe succession dilemma
With dwindling engagement from younger generations, the issues of succession planning and recruitment have become more pressing than ever on UK fruit and vegetable farms
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ArticleIFPA ANZ managing director Ben Hoodless resigns
Hoodless steps down after almost two years in the role, search for replacement underway
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ArticleAsda trials careers programmes at West Yorkshire schools
Retailer wants to encourage children to engage with sustainability issues, while demonstrating career opportunities in food and drink
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NewsMany UK growers ‘intend to walk away from SMETA’, BGA survey reveals
Almost half of respondents say they will either leave the ethical audit or sign up to an alternative if forced to pay travel and visa costs of seasonal workers
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Comment‘Lessons from oil industry can help solve talent dilemma in African fresh produce’
Max MacGillivray of executive recruitment consultancy Redfox explains why applying the ‘oil rig mentality’ to fresh produce recruitment could help attract more talent from the UK and Europe to work in Africa
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ArticleLSA Charitable Trust launches scheme to cultivate future industry leaders
New initiative is searching for participants on a professional management pathway in commercial UK horticulture
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ArticleNFU receives cash boost for school projects
NFU Education receives funding from NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for nationwide school initiatives
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FeaturesIndonesian picker allegations highlight risk of exploitation for seasonal workers
For the second time in three years, Indonesian pickers are alleged to have been charged illegal fees by a third party to come and work on UK farms
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NewsMPs enrol on new NFU scheme to champion British food and farming
Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme aims to create new group of MPs to speak up for the agricultural industry
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ArticleBrakes rewarded for sustainability training programme
Foodservice supplier wins Footprint Award for training programme to help customers become more sustainable
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ArticleUK logistics sector 'set for major growth with right government support'
Research from Logistics UK forecasts £7.9bn growth given appropriate investment, policy changes and government partnerships
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ArticleHass Avocado Board celebrates 12 new Bold programme graduates
Leadership programme completes third year with a new generation of leaders
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ArticleLEAF Education chalks up achievements
New report highlights extensive work of agri-education organisation in teaching children about link between farming and food
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ArticleAldi to create 5,500 new jobs this year
Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket plans to expand its employee network throughout 2024
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CommentWill robots replace recruiters?
MorePeople CEO Andrew Fitzmaurice discusses the future role of AI and automation in recruitment, and argues there is still much value to be gained from the human touch
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ArticleAldi to create 500 apprenticeships in 2024
Applications are open for the discounter’s apprenticeship scheme, with opportunities in stores, buying, logistics and transport