Sub-sectors: Trout farming, salmon farming, marine conservation and ecology, ornamental fish breeding, fisheries management, river management.
Occupations: Fisherman, fish farmer, fishery manager, ghillie, fish husband, marine biologist, environmental scientist, fish farm manager, fish breeder.
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‘Germinate Enterprise’ is a rural business start-up programme that aims to increase rural employment. The six session programme helps participants think through what sort of business, social enterprise or farm diversification project to set up and investigate whether this idea …
The Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management is for you if you are aged 16-19, and want to work within the countryside. It is designed to provide you with a very wide range of specialist technical practical …
Food – a Fact of Life provides a wealth of free resources about healthy eating, cooking, food and farming for children and young people aged 3 to 18 years. The resources are progressive, stimulate learning and support the curriculum throughout …
Fishing 4 Schools started in 2008 and offers young people the opportunity to discover the joy of fishing, whilst learning new skills in a fun and proactive way. The charity helps pupils re-engage with education, building their confidence and self-esteem, …
This Level 2 Technical Certificate in Land and Wildlife is for you if you are looking to start a career within the wildlife and countryside sector. There are three main industries that this qualification covers: Game Fisheries Countryside conservation The game …