… the skills gap is addressed.” Ministers met students and employer D’Arcy Gander, Director of VineWorks who was delivering a presentation to the second cohort of learners. They were interested to…
…CPD Short Specialised Course This module enables students to evaluate key vineyard operations and associate equipment, including: Utilisation of tractors and tractor-mounted implements in the vineyard. Grape…
…5 Week Course An introduction to practical vineyard work Viticulture (grape growing) is the fastest growing land-based sector in the UK. The UK wine industry contributes to the rural economy and requires a workforce…
… the framework aims to cater to diverse skill levels, from entry level to advanced principles across vineyard, winery, and cellar door practices, with the goal of promoting excellence and professionalism. Sam…
… has very fond memories of his studies at Plumpton, particularly his work placement with a biodynamic vineyard in the Languedoc (France). He says “The aim of importing Plumpton wines is both to build the…
… education and wider impact on the English and Welsh wine sector Students win NFU Mutual's ‘Enhancing Vineyard Sustainability Award 2023' Plumpton Estate Wine wins Gold and Best in Class Are you interested…
… will be targeted at educating, training and upskilling, as businesses estimate thousands of new vineyard jobs will be created over the coming years. In addition, the funding will also go towards delivering…
… utilising outstanding teaching and learning facilities which include a commercial farm and vineyard, horticulture visitor attraction and animal management centre. Programmes are designed to provide…
…Two Plumpton College Students Win the NFU Mutual's ‘Enhancing Vineyard Sustainability Award 2023’ NFU Mutual awards a £5,000 bursary to two of our wine industry students thanks to their NEW sustainability-focused…