The Borders Training Group

🚜 Applications are now open for the Next Generation Practical Training Fund from Lantra Scotland, in partnership with The Scottish Government.

With £300,000 available this year, new entrants to agriculture can apply for up to £500 of fully funded training per course to build practical skills and support the future rural workforce.

Training opportunities include:
🌱 Tackling climate change
🦌 Protecting wildlife and habitats
⚠️ Workplace safety
🚜 Equipment and machinery skills
📊 Farm business and financial management

Funding may also be available for courses over £500 where clear value can be demonstrated.

Henry Graham, Chair of the Farming Opportunities for New Entrants (FONE) group, said:
“Learning practical skills is vital in enabling the next generation to contribute to farming businesses.”

👉 Find out more and apply here: www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/next-generation-practical-training-fund

2 day Lantra Chainsaw Course covering Maintenance & Cross Cutting on 28th & 29th May
3 places available

It's tonight!
Supper & AGM 6pm at the Cross Keys, Kelso

Our rescheduled AGM and Member's Meeting will take place on Wed 29th April in the Cross Keys, Kelso at 6pm
If you are now able to attend - please contact Gillian (07767 757013)
Or please return proxy form which was emailed

AGM cancelled tonight due to ill health.
New date notified soon

The Borders Training Group AGM
THIS Wednesday 11th March
Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso
6pm for supper
7pm for meeting
apologies to [email protected]

Courses with spaces in next few months

Welfare of Animals In Transit - 27th Feb
Emergency First Aid At Work - 16th March
Chainsaw - Maintenance & Cross Cutting - 13th & 14th May
FLT - Telescopic & Industrial
ATV - Sit In and Sit On
Strimmers
Mowers

🌳 Thinking about becoming a Lantra Instructor?

If you’re skilled in your field and passionate about sharing your knowledge, now’s the perfect time to explore a rewarding new direction.

As a Lantra Freelance Instructor, you’ll benefit from:

✔️ The chance to play a crucial role in delivering essential skills, training and qualifications
✔️ Opportunities to inspire Learners across the land‑based and environment sector
✔️ Ongoing support, CPD, and the ability to develop your career with new skills

Whether you're experienced in managing landscapes and habitats, operating machinery and equipment, working with livestock, or specialising in another practical skill, your talents can inspire others – so why not join us today?

👉 Enquire today: https://bit.ly/4jZGilP

Emergency First Aid At Work - 16th March - Newtown St Boswells
+F Module also available

Do you transport Livestock over 65km as part of your business?

You need to do your Wefare Of Animals IN Transit assessment

Next date Fri 27th Feb - pm

Is anybody looking for a Sit In ATV Course??
Spaces to fill.......