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<p>The table below shows apprenticeship starts in each year since 2010/11. This is
based on the number of starts under the Food Manufacture, Agriculture and Horticulture
frameworks. The Apprenticeships Levy, being introduced in April, is expected to drive
a further increase in apprenticeship numbers.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In the
next few years, frameworks are being replaced by employer-led standards. The food
and farming industry is developing such standards which will better meet the needs
of the industry.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>
</p></td><td><p>2010/11</p></td><td><p>2011/12</p></td><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>2015/16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Food,
farming and agri-tech apprenticeship starts</p></td><td><p> </p><p>4,870</p></td><td><p>
</p><p>7,280</p></td><td><p> </p><p>7,180</p></td><td><p> </p><p>6,200</p></td><td><p>
</p><p>5,890</p></td><td><p> </p><p>7,160</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
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