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Furthermore, external factors such as inflationary pressures, exchange rates and commodity prices have a significant effect on productivity and profitability.
The table below indicates the drivers of change and their associated skills implications identified by Lantra specifically for the Land Based and Environmental sector at a UK level. 47
Driver of Change
Changing consumer demand
Regulation & Government
Environmental Change
Business planning, Leadership,
Marketing skills,
Market analysis, Woodland management, Chainsaw proficiency, Health and safety, Contract negotiation.
The application of veterinary medicines, Species identification.
Nutrient planning and application practice, Knowledge of new varieties of feedstocks, Crop management availability,
Pesticide application,
Water management,
Nutrient management,
Woodland planning,
Knowledge of new species knowledge, Sustainable forestry,
Differential application, Manure management plans.
Carbon foot-printing,
Understanding consumer markets, Negotiation,
Complying with complex routes to market, Managing buyer relationships.
Monitoring soils, nutrient level-sand disease surveillance, Skills to raise capital.
ICT (including use of GPS systems and bespoke applications), Scientific knowledge and understanding,
Risk management.
Values & Identities
Economic Factors
Technological Drivers
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Associated Skills Implications (with demand for);
Regional Employment & Skills Plan South West & Mid Wales Sector Profiles