Tarff Services

01/09/2026

🐀 RAT BAIT TRAINING

Ready to get trained?
Contact Tracey today to find out more!

22/08/2026

🌱 Could you help shape the future of farming?

We're looking for a dairy farm in the KA3 area to provide valuable industry experience for a motivated agriculture student. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your knowledge, support someone starting their agricultural career, and help develop the next generation of the industry.

If you think you could help, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Tracey McEwan on 07785 657861.

NFU Scotland - Ayrshire Region NFU Scotland NFU Scotland - Forth & Clyde Region Developing the Young Workforce - Ayrshire

21/08/2026

A huge congratulations to Keira Borthwick on the completion of a Modern Apprenticeship in Agriculture at SCQF 5. 🥳

Keira started her journey with us on the Pre-Apprenticeship programme, before going on to complete a Modern Apprenticeship. During this time, Keira completed a variety of training courses, including First Aid, ATV, Telehandler, and Rodent Management, to name a few! 📝

Well done, Keira! 🎉

20/08/2026

If you're eligible for Lantra's ATV Bursary Scheme, supported by the Farm Safety Foundation, we'd be delighted to help. Tarff Services is an approved training provider, so contact us to arrange your training once your funding has been confirmed.

The ATV Bursary Scheme is back for 2026!

are an essential tool on many farms, but safe use starts with the right training.

That's why Lantra is partnering with the Farm Safety Foundation - Yellow Wellies and Logic to fund 50 places on our ATV training bursary programme, helping people working in agriculture and studying at land-based colleges and universities across the UK access industry-recognised training.

Every successful applicant will also receive a FREE Logic ATV helmet.

Whether you're new to ATVs or looking to build on existing experience, this is your chance to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to operate them safely and responsibly.

✅ Fully funded ATV training
✅ Free Logic ATV helmet
✅ Delivered by approved training providers across the UK

⏳ Applications close on 25 September 2026.

Apply now: https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/LJBxnO

Together, we can help make safer riding standard practice across UK agriculture.

19/08/2026

📣 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 📣

We have places available on an ATV course in Biggar on Tuesday, 25th August!

For more information or to book, contact Service Coordinator, Tracey McEwan, on [email protected] or 07785 657861.

17/08/2026

Practical experience, industry knowledge and recognised qualifications all come together in a Modern Apprenticeship. 🚜

Well done to Robbie McIlwraith on achieving his SCQF Level 5 qualification and adding another set of certificates to the collection. 🥳

NFU Scotland - Dumfries and Galloway region

16/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Reann Stewart on achieving her Modern Apprenticeship in Customer Service (SCQF Level 5)! 🎉

Pictured with Ashley Burns, receiving her certificate, this achievement recognises the hard work, commitment and skills she has developed throughout her apprenticeship journey at Tarff Town & Country, Dumfries.

A fantastic accomplishment and a great example of investing in learning and development while working. Well done, and we wish you every success in the future! 👏🌟

Tarff Valley Tarff Town and Country

14/08/2026

Congratulations to Rory Earsman and Gary McGregor on completing their Modern Apprenticeships in Agriculture at SCQF Level 5! 🎓🌾

A fantastic achievement and a testament to their hard work and commitment. Thank you to their employer, Robert Logan, for his support throughout the programme.

Well done and best wishes for the future! 🚜👏

10/08/2026

🐄 Ready to get your boots dirty and learn from experienced farmers? 🐑

A training opportunity has become available in the DG7 area, offering hands-on experience across a range of day-to-day farming activities. This is an excellent chance to develop practical skills while working in a real farming environment.
If agriculture is where you see your future, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 The application form can be found on the Tarff Valley website.

For more information or to apply, email Service Coordinator, [email protected]

07/08/2026

🌱 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐨 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭.

As No Wrong Path Week comes to a close, we're highlighting another exciting opportunity to gain industry experience and start building a future in agriculture.

Our Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunity in the Dumfries area provides the chance to:

✅ Learn practical milking skills
✅ Gain hands-on calf rearing experience
✅ Work alongside experienced farmers
✅ Explore a career in dairy farming

A practical route can be just as valuable as a traditional one. The important thing is finding the path that works for you.

📩 Apply now through our website and send your application to [email protected]