News
16 September 2019
There’s no doubt that dairy farming is a hands-on industry, but Frankie Stevens will tell you understanding the theory and business practices that underpin every farm is the real key to success.
16 August 2019
Primary ITO is welcoming the announcement that the primary sector will get the first of the Government’s new Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs).
16 August 2019
Waikato dairy farmer Emma Crawford says training for an agribusiness diploma has been life changing for her and husband Josh, who are now reaping the benefits of her new skills to run a successful business.
12 August 2019
Experienced education leader Nigel Philpott is joining Primary ITO as chief executive, ready to lead the organisation through the period of change in vocational education.
17 July 2019
Launching your own business takes confidence – something which Leanna Jay has in spades now she’s completed Primary ITO’s diploma.
1 July 2019
New “micro-credentials” in wool harvesting will help solve a critical need to train shearers and wool handlers, Primary ITO chief executive Linda Sissons said today.
24 June 2019
Industry-led, government-enabled, learner-focused
17 June 2019
Primary ITO has received the Minister of Education’s seal of approval to continue its work as an industry training organisation.
16 April 2019
A decision by the Department of Corrections to have Primary ITO training resources printed on buff-patterned paper will benefit prisoners affected by dyslexia and Irlen's syndrome.
12 April 2019
The primary sector is the largest contributor to the New Zealand economy but has the potential to contribute much more value-added growth if government and industry can collaborate effectively to upskill the primary sector’s 350,000-strong workforce.