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I don't know if anyone else saw this on the BBC news this morning but thought some of us on here might be interested:
Pig School
I think its encouraging that they are basing this on the "growing demand for quality British Pork"
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Pig Academy/School in Lincolnshire
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Lynne
, 11 Jan 2011 19:14
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Posted 11 January 2011 - 20:09
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I suspect attendance on this course or similair would help smooth any application for AWD. Lets hope it is a sucees and is is then replicated accross the country.
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Posted 12 January 2011 - 06:53
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Hi All,
Word of warning after looking further into this course it would appear to be linked with an oppotunity to supply on contract to a major retailer. A little like the system used by breweries.
Dave C
Word of warning after looking further into this course it would appear to be linked with an oppotunity to supply on contract to a major retailer. A little like the system used by breweries.
Dave C
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Posted 12 January 2011 - 07:51
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Thats surprised me Dave. The young female farmer towards the end of the video link, is based just 40 minutes from me. Her whole Pig enterprise is based on selling direct to the public, quality high street butchers and farmers markets. I spoke to Anna mid last year and asked about working for free with her for a couple of weeks to gain some "insider knowledge" which she was more than happy to do.
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Posted 12 January 2011 - 15:29
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Hi Lynne,
Just something I read while googling. However this link looks more positive.
http://www.freshstartfarming.co.uk/
Dave C
Just something I read while googling. However this link looks more positive.
http://www.freshstartfarming.co.uk/
Dave C
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Posted 16 January 2011 - 01:35
Romany
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Dave, both Lynne's and your links are for Fresh Start so don't know how you can say one sounds more promising than the other?!
Riseholme is Lincoln's agricultural college and is part of Lincoln uni (it's just down the road from me), and our nearest Waitrose store is less than 3 miles from Riseholme (in fact it is nearer to Riseholme than Lincoln's abbatoir!).
The pdf outlining the course (http://www.pigworld....let Final 1.pdf) does not appear to expect people to sign a contract, just that the course will show what can be done. Frankly, if push came to shove, I would far rather sell my pigs to Waitrose than Tesco!
However peeps should indeed make sure all the right questions are asked before signing away anything!
Might go along to the launch just for a nosy
Romany
Riseholme is Lincoln's agricultural college and is part of Lincoln uni (it's just down the road from me), and our nearest Waitrose store is less than 3 miles from Riseholme (in fact it is nearer to Riseholme than Lincoln's abbatoir!).
The pdf outlining the course (http://www.pigworld....let Final 1.pdf) does not appear to expect people to sign a contract, just that the course will show what can be done. Frankly, if push came to shove, I would far rather sell my pigs to Waitrose than Tesco!
However peeps should indeed make sure all the right questions are asked before signing away anything!
Might go along to the launch just for a nosy
Romany
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Posted 16 January 2011 - 08:20
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Hi Romany,
These are a couple of links that link the course to Waitrose & BQP. Howard Revell is a director of BQP.
On the plus side the cost is low£50 and it could help smooth any future planning application. It does seem heaviley weighted towards factory farming methods.
If you go be sure to let us know how you get on. This course has been run at other colleges and they hope to roll it out nationally.
http://www.thepigsit...-pork-producers
http://www.farmersgu...le/1548.article
Dave C
These are a couple of links that link the course to Waitrose & BQP. Howard Revell is a director of BQP.
On the plus side the cost is low£50 and it could help smooth any future planning application. It does seem heaviley weighted towards factory farming methods.
If you go be sure to let us know how you get on. This course has been run at other colleges and they hope to roll it out nationally.
http://www.thepigsit...-pork-producers
http://www.farmersgu...le/1548.article
Dave C
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Posted 25 January 2011 - 21:36
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Hi RomanyMight go along to the launch just for a nosy
Just wondering if you went and if so was it any good?
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Posted 25 January 2011 - 21:48
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Hi Dave
The info day (and the course!) was fully booked so no I wasn't able to attend. However I've been told that more courses will be arranged in the future and they've kept my details so will contact me when they come up. Will keep you updated!
Romany
The info day (and the course!) was fully booked so no I wasn't able to attend. However I've been told that more courses will be arranged in the future and they've kept my details so will contact me when they come up. Will keep you updated
!Romany
