Ploughing

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It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

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This is a one day practical course which allows trainees to gain knowledge of how to maintain and use a plough correctly. Additional days can be added for those wishing to refine match ploughing techniques. 

Course prerequisite: Tractor driving experience and or previous training

Certificating Body: Vale Training 

Course Length: 1 day

Course Times: 9.30am to 4.00pm or to suit client.

Instructor: Phil Hallam

Cost: £150 + VAT additional days can be added at a cost of £150 per day

Venue: Marsh Hill Centre, Marsh, Aylesbury. HP17 8ST or to suit client

Maximum Trainees: 2

The course is aimed at improving the technique and output of the trainee, by enabling them to get more out of their tractor and plough combination and thus improving the quality of their work. Participants will also be familiarised with large multi furrow ploughs. The content of the course will be based around:

  • Plough preparation
  • Ploughing standards
  • Optimum tractor and plough operational procedures
  • Coping with field variables while ploughing
  • Efficient systems of ploughing a field

To book your place on a course, or for more information, simply contact us.

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