Ringlink Services Ltd

29/08/2026

Great news from Lantra Scotland on additional funding available to support practical training and . 👇

We’re delighted to announce that the Scottish Government have committed £365,000 to the practical training funds that we administer.
The Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund has been allocated £195,000 and the Small Producers Practical Training Fund has £170,000.
Our director Gill said:
“Skills development is vital to the long-term success of Scotland's rural economy.
“By supporting women in agriculture and small producers to access practical training, these funds will help people develop new skills, build confidence and create opportunities for themselves and their businesses.
“It is fantastic to see the Scottish Government continuing to invest in the future of Scotland's rural industries, and we are delighted to deliver this support on their behalf through Skills Hub Scotland. We encourage anyone who is eligible to explore the opportunities available and apply."
You can get 100% funding for training valued at up to £500 per course, but if the training you want costs more than £500, you will have to demonstrate the value of the course to yourself or your business.
Find out more at https://skillshub.scot/badges/2/women-in-agriculture or https://skillshub.scot/badges/7/small-producer-practical-training-fund

26/08/2026

🐾🌾 It’s National Dog Day 🌾🐾
On many farms, a dog is much more than a pet — they're a valued member of the team. 💚

They help by:
🐑 Moving and managing livestock
👀 Keeping watch around the yard
🚜 Riding alongside farmers during long days

Farm dogs play an important role in everyday agricultural life.

They are:
✅ Hardworking partners
✅ Loyal companions
✅ Trusted friends

🐶🐾 Their dedication, intelligence, and companionship help make every farm feel complete. 🏡🌾❤️

📸 Share a photo of your dog, a family dog, a friend's pup, or another four-legged companion, and help spread some dog appreciation this National Dog Day! 🐕💚🌾

25/08/2026

🌟 Upcoming Training Courses 🌟

Don't miss your chance to gain valuable qualifications this September:

📅 2 Sept - Safe Use of Pesticides (Laurencekirk)
📅 3 Sept - Hand Held Applicator (Laurencekirk)
📅 4 Sept - Boom Sprayer (Laurencekirk)
📅 4 Sept - Sheep Dip Training & Assessing (Laurencekirk)
📅 14 Sept - Rodent Management incl. Assessment (Turriff)

Develop your skills, stay compliant, and gain recognised certification.

📞 Contact the training team today to secure your place: 01561 376000

30/07/2026

📸🚜 A fantastic team effort!

A huge thank you to our teams across all our Ringlink offices who helped bring today's campaign to life.

From showcasing our people to highlighting the services that support farming and rural businesses, it's been a great opportunity to celebrate what we do and the members we support every day.

🌱 Proud of our people. Proud to support farming.

💚🚜📸

30/07/2026

🌱🚜 Investing in skills today helps build a stronger farming sector for tomorrow.

This , we're recognising the vital role that training, development and continuous learning play across agriculture. Whether it's health and safety, compliance, leadership development or technical skills, investing in people helps strengthen businesses, improve resilience and support thriving rural communities.

Our Assistant Training Manager, Bryce, shares just a few of the training opportunities available both on-site and at our dedicated Training Centre in Laurencekirk.

As Bryce explains: "Today we're celebrating skills, people and opportunities. Whatever your industry, wherever you are, Ringlink Training Services is here to help you succeed."

By supporting learning and development, we're helping to build confidence, create opportunities and equip the next generation with the skills needed for the future of farming. 🌾

29/07/2026

🛻Ready to improve your off-road driving skills?

Join our 1-Day Lantra 4x4 Driving Course in Fettercairn on 18 August 2026.

To book: 📲 01561 376000 📧 [email protected]

This practical course covers the fundamentals of off-road driving and is ideal for anyone who regularly encounters challenging terrain as part of their work.

24/07/2026

📢𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬📢
Looking to gain certification or refresh your skills? We have a range of Rodent Management and Pesticide Application courses coming up across Aberdeenshire.

🐭 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 / 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
📍 Turriff – 31 July
📍 Laurencekirk – 3 August

🌱 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
✅ 10 August – Safe Use of Pesticides (Laurencekirk)
✅ 11 August – Handheld Applicator (Laurencekirk)
✅ 12 August – Boom Sprayer (Laurencekirk)
📝 Assessment dates to be confirmed

✅ 19 August – Safe Use of Pesticides (Turriff)
✅ 20 August – Handheld Applicator (Cornhill, Banff)
✅ 21 August – Boom Sprayer (Cornhill, Banff)
📝 Assessment dates to be confirmed

📞 Contact the team to book: 01561 376000 or email: [email protected]

23/07/2026

Facebook

🌱 Farm Safety Week is the perfect time to stop, reflect, and take action.

While awareness is important, it's the actions we take every day that help keep farms safe for everyone.

This week, why not:

✔️ Review potential risks on your farm
✔️ Set clear boundaries to keep children safe
✔️ Learn from and address near misses
✔️ Book your FREE online Lantra training course

Investing a little time in safety today could make all the difference tomorrow.

At Ringlink, we're here to help you choose the right training to support a safer workplace and farming environment.

📩 Contact us to find out more. Tel:01561 376000

🌱🚜👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

16/07/2026

Unfair dismissal rules are set to change from January 2027, with the qualifying period expected to reduce from 2 years to 6 months.

Why does this matter now? Anyone you hire from July 2026 could have 6 months’ service by the time the new rules are expected to come in, so probation periods, performance conversations and record keeping need to be right from the start.

If you would like help getting your contracts or processes ready, or in managing your team well, our HR Services team can provide clear, practical support, tailored to your business.
Get in touch: 📲01561 376021 or 📧[email protected]

02/07/2026

🌱 Upcoming Training Dates – July & August 🌱

Looking to gain your pesticide application qualifications?

We have places available on our accredited:

✅ Safe Use of Pesticides
✅ Hand-held Applicator
✅ Boom Sprayer

📍 Laurencekirk
📍 Turriff
📍 Cornhill, Banff

🚜 Book now to secure your place.

📞 01561 376000
📧 [email protected]