Science base - A crop of innovations
30 Apr 2010 | by Gavin McEwan
All areas of horticulture will need scientific expertise in the years ahead, says Gavin McEwan.
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Further education - The vocation for more education
30 Apr 2010 | by Gavin McEwan
There are now more opportunities than ever to study horticulture to Degree level and beyond, says Gavin McEwan.
CPD - Benefits from extra training
30 Apr 2010 | by Sally Nex
Lifelong learning won't just help you keep up to date with industry developments, it can help expand your career options. Sally Nex explains.
Moving up to management
30 Apr 2010 | by Bethan Norris
Having perfected practical skills, if your next step is to manage other people in those roles then training is essential, says Bethan Norris.
Professional bodies - knowledge bases
30 Apr 2010
All branches of horticulture have representative bodies that are further sources of careers advice, professional support and job vacancies.
Interview: Richard McKenna, Nursery Director, Wyevale East Nurseries
09 Apr 2010 | by Jack Sidders
The current round of funding cuts hitting land-based colleges (HW, 26 March) will have made grim reading for employers throughout the industry. With the supply of fresh talent already scarce, the new rules could see even fewer bright sparks attracted to horticulture.
Horticultural education to suffer as funding changes hit
26 Mar 2010 | by Matthew Appleby
Job losses and a lack of over-19s in training are likely results of new college budgets, says Matthew Appleby.
Scottish Agricultural College invests in horticulture education with £240,000 teaching glasshouse
26 Mar 2010 | by Gavin McEwan
Major investment in facilities has put the Scottish Agricultural College at the forefront of higher education in horticulture, reports Gavin McEwan.
Horticulture Week Interview: Norman Hambrook, managing director, Hambrooks
19 Mar 2010 | by Magda Ibrahim
After four decades in business, it would not be unusual for someone to say it's time to take their foot off the accelerator.
Education: Gaining new skills
28 Aug 2009 | by Gavin McEwan
Applications to enrol in horticulture courses are on the increase. HW looks at the reasons for the demand
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