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Future farmers to benefit from two new apprenticeships

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2021

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Summary

This 2021 AHDB policy announcement describes the introduction of two new apprenticeship routes in response to recognised labour and skills gaps in UK farming and horticulture. As a strategic communication rather than an empirical evaluation, the document outlines institutional response to workforce development needs but does not present data on programme uptake, completion rates, or employment outcomes. The initiative appears positioned as a workforce development strategy within the broader UK agricultural policy landscape.

Regional applicability

The announcement is specific to United Kingdom policy and practice, addressing directly recognised skills shortages within UK farming and horticulture sectors. The apprenticeship pathways are positioned as a domestic policy response to labour market gaps in these industries.

Key measures

Not specified; the announcement does not report quantitative outcomes such as apprenticeship uptake, completion rates, or employment outcomes.

Outcomes reported

The document announces the establishment of two new apprenticeship pathways designed to address labour and skills shortages in UK farming and horticulture sectors.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Food & agricultural policy
Study type
Policy
Study design
Policy report
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Mixed farming
Catalogue ID
IRmqf5pplz-90cfbb

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