NEW AGRICULTURE MANAGER AT LANTRA
11/8/2011 7:10 AM EST
Lantra Sector Skills Council has appointed Alastair Johnston as the UK Agricultural Manager while Laura Biddick-Bray is on maternity leave.
Alastair has a lifetime of experience in the agricultural sector and has been involved in both employee training and business development. For six years he served as the Livestock Advisor for the National Farmers Union and then worked with a Cheshire-based agricultural consultancy firm.
As the Industry Manager, he will engage with agricultural businesses and Government in relation to skills funding, continued professional development of the current workforce and the cultivation of future employees and industry leaders.
Alastair said: “I am delighted to take on this challenging role, and look forward to working with the industry on a number of key developments. There are many challenges and opportunities facing agriculture in the near future so I will utilise my skills and professional experience to serve this industry which has such a vital role in the UK’s economy.”
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ISSUED BY
Lantra Press Office
Samuel Zelmer-Jackson, PR Co-ordinator
Tel: 02476 858 418 or email
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Alastair Johnston, Lantra’s New Agriculture Manager
NOTES TO EDITOR
About Lantra
• Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for land-based and environmental industries, working to ensure these businesses access the training, qualifications, skills and knowledge they need.
• Lantra represents 17 industries: agricultural livestock and crops; animal care; animal technology; aquaculture; environmental conservation; equine; farriery; fencing; fisheries management; floristry; game and wildlife management; land-based engineering; horticulture, landscaping and sports turf; production horticulture; trees and timber and veterinary activities.
• By working together with the sector, Lantra leads research on skills issues and business needs, sets national standards and develops qualifications to meet modern business needs and help businesses grow through skills.
• For more information see
www.lantra.co.uk.