http://www.farmersguardian.com http://www.farmersguardian.com http://www.farmersguardian.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.farmersguardian.com http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/farmers-guardian-web-discussion-on-the-future-of-farming/55577.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/farmers-guardian-web-discussion-on-the-future-of-farming/55577.article HEAR the latest and have your say on the barriers to new entrants and young people in farming in a Farmers Guardian web discussion next week. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-bakewell-crowned-ballroom-champions/55395.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-bakewell-crowned-ballroom-champions/55395.article A LIVELY and enthusiastic crowd witnessed Bakewell YFC storm to victory in the ballroom dancing final. Mon, 6 May 2013 14:44 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-poul-christensen-announced-nfyfc-president/55393.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-poul-christensen-announced-nfyfc-president/55393.article POUL Christensen CBE is the new president of the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, following a unanimous vote by members. Mon, 6 May 2013 14:37 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-and-the-trophy-winners-are/55389.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-and-the-trophy-winners-are/55389.article OXFORDSHIRE Young Farmers were named the worthy winners of the Prince of Wales trophy following their amazing fund raising efforts. Sun, 5 May 2013 20:24 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-devon-yfc-member-wins-senior-member-of-the-year/55388.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-devon-yfc-member-wins-senior-member-of-the-year/55388.article DEVON YFC member Paul Glanville has been named as the NFYFC Senior Member of the Year. Sun, 5 May 2013 20:20 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-yfc-members-vote-against-national-levy-increase/55392.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-yfc-members-vote-against-national-levy-increase/55392.article THE motion to increase the national levy by five per cent has not been carried by NFYFC members at this year’s 81st annual general meeting. Sun, 5 May 2013 20:00 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-builth-wells-yfc-wins-drama-competition/55386.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-builth-wells-yfc-wins-drama-competition/55386.article THE invincible Builth Wells YFC has once again taken the title as winners of the NFYFC performing arts competition. Sun, 5 May 2013 19:52 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-lord-plumb-offers-funding-to-yfc-members/55394.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-lord-plumb-offers-funding-to-yfc-members/55394.article LORD Henry Plumb is offering the chance for YFC members to win funding that will boost their skills and support their farming careers. Sun, 5 May 2013 14:25 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-matt-baker-stepping-down-with-heavy-heart/55385.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-matt-baker-stepping-down-with-heavy-heart/55385.article COUNTRYFILE’S Matt Baker says he is stepping down from his role as NFYFC president ‘with an incredibly heavy heart’ after an eventful two years. Sun, 5 May 2013 10:19 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-arac-break-out-session-lantra/55383.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-arac-break-out-session-lantra/55383.article LANTRA director Madge Moore urged young farmers to consider apprenticeships to help gain experience and secure a foot on the industry ladder. Sun, 5 May 2013 03:26 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-arac-break-out-session-ceja/55384.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-arac-break-out-session-ceja/55384.article WITH 30 member organisations including NFYFC, representing 21 different European countries and two million people, CEJA president Joris Baecke provided an insight into how the movement is influencing CAP to get young people into farming. Sat, 4 May 2013 14:19 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-lancashire-wins-the-fg-challenge/55382.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-lancashire-wins-the-fg-challenge/55382.article LANCASHIRE YFC is the winner of the Farmers Guardian challenge, beating three other counties and smashing each of their challenges in impressive time. Fri, 3 May 2013 20:34 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-fg-t-shirts-raise-money-for-rabi/55379.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-fg-t-shirts-raise-money-for-rabi/55379.article ONE thousand Farmers Guardian t-shirts were given away in the opening hours of this year’s Young Farmers annual convention, raising £1,000 along the way for a national farming charity. Fri, 3 May 2013 18:01 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-thousands-descend-on-blackpool/55370.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-thousands-descend-on-blackpool/55370.article THE day of reckoning has finally arrived as thousands of Young Farmers arrive in Blackpool to mark the first day of their annual convention weekend. Fri, 3 May 2013 09:12 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-the-fg-challenge/55221.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-the-fg-challenge/55221.article FOUR YFC counties will go head to head in the first ever Farmers Guardian beach challenge at this year’s Young Farmers annual convention in Blackpool. Wed, 1 May 2013 11:11 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-win-£250-for-your-yfc-club/55277.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm/yfc-agm-2013-win-£250-for-your-yfc-club/55277.article FARMERS Guardian has joined forces with the NFU to offer £250 towards club t-shirts and hoodies for the winner of this year’s brand-new ‘tweet-shirt’ competition. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:29 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/first-students-graduate-from-meat-management-course/55238.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/first-students-graduate-from-meat-management-course/55238.article THE first students to complete the PgC Meat Business Management course at Harper Adams University have now graduated. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:17 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-worcestershire-yfc-set-off-for-blackpool/55192.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-worcestershire-yfc-set-off-for-blackpool/55192.article WORCESTERSHIRE Young Farmers have begun their bike ride to Blackpool for this year’s national annual convention weekend. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:00 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/young-farmers-news/yfc-agm-2013-devon-yfc-members-begin-mammoth-cycle-to-blackpool/55223.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/young-farmers-news/yfc-agm-2013-devon-yfc-members-begin-mammoth-cycle-to-blackpool/55223.article FIVE members from Devon Young Farmers have begun their mammoth cycle to Blackpool ahead of this year’s annual convention. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:01 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-big-ticket-giveaway/55198.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-big-ticket-giveaway/55198.article FANCY seeing Paloma Faith for free? Going old school with Blondie or dancing with Olly Murs? Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:06 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/princess-royal-appointed-first-chancellor-at-harper/55057.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/princess-royal-appointed-first-chancellor-at-harper/55057.article HARPER Adams University has appointed HRH The Princess Royal as its first Chancellor. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:56 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/royal-agricultural-college-gains-university-status/55013.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/royal-agricultural-college-gains-university-status/55013.article STAFF, students and Governors at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester are celebrating after the institution was granted full university status. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:25 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/improved-young-entrant-scheme-on-the-horizon/54890.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/improved-young-entrant-scheme-on-the-horizon/54890.article A NEW and improved Young Entrants Support Scheme is in the making in Wales following the appointment of an external adviser charged with producing a fresh blueprint for what has already been hailed as a groundbreaking initiative. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:31 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/adam-henson-to-host-young-farmers-road-safety-day/54746.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/adam-henson-to-host-young-farmers-road-safety-day/54746.article YOUNG farmers will be given training on how to be safe on the country’s rural roads at a special event this weekend. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 16:06 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/£6m-facility-development-work-underway-at-harper-adams/54747.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/£6m-facility-development-work-underway-at-harper-adams/54747.article WORK is underway to further improve student facilities at Harper Adams University following an investment of £6m in campus developments. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 16:03 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/british-charolais-cattle-society-launches-youth-club/54745.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/british-charolais-cattle-society-launches-youth-club/54745.article THE British Charolais Cattle Society has launched Charolais Youth, a new club for youngsters aged between eight and 26 years who are involved with the breed. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:59 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-things-to-do/54704.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-things-to-do/54704.article THERE are plenty of things to do during the day at this year’s AGM in Blackpool. Here is a selection. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:47 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-blackpool-on-the-horizon/54696.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/yfc-agm-2013-blackpool-on-the-horizon/54696.article WITH the Young Farmers AGM in Blackpool under a month away preparations are in full swing and excitement is building. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:09 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/young-farmers-news/harper-adams-student-wins-young-scientist-award/54676.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/young-farmers-news/harper-adams-student-wins-young-scientist-award/54676.article A HARPER Adams student has beaten off strong competition to win the UK leg of the Alltech Young Scientist Award. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 15:37 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/rac-invests-£12m-in-new-rural-centre/54651.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/rac-invests-£12m-in-new-rural-centre/54651.article THE Royal Agricultural College (RAC) is investing £1.2 million in a new rural centre of excellence on its farm near Cirencester. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:56 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/kingston-mauward-to-build-new-animal-science-building/54650.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/kingston-mauward-to-build-new-animal-science-building/54650.article KINGSTON Mauward College has been awarded £2.8 million through the Government’s Enhanced Renewal grant to build a new animal science building. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:55 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/livestock/livestock-news/welsh-student-wins-rabdf/dairy-crest-award/54394.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/livestock/livestock-news/welsh-student-wins-rabdf/dairy-crest-award/54394.article BUDDING Welsh farmer Owen Ashton has been named the winner of this year’s RABDF Dairy Crest student of the year. Mon, 1 Apr 2013 07:00 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/getting-started/new-entrants-asked-to-help-shape-farmings-future/54409.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/getting-started/new-entrants-asked-to-help-shape-farmings-future/54409.article A MAJOR review is underway to unearth the barriers facing new entrants to the sector. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:01 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/writtle-college-announces-new-principal/54400.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/writtle-college-announces-new-principal/54400.article THE Governors of Writtle College have confirmed Dr Stephen Waite will join as Principal from April 2, 2013. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:25 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/student-ploughing-marathon-raises-money-for-charity/54389.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/student-ploughing-marathon-raises-money-for-charity/54389.article STUDENTS at Wiltshire College Lackham braved the elements to complete a 24-hour ploughing marathon for charity. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:59 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/lambing-weekend-big-success-despite-bad-weather/54388.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/lambing-weekend-big-success-despite-bad-weather/54388.article AROUND 1,500 visitors enjoyed Wiltshire College Lackham’s second Lambing Weekend despite harsh weather conditions. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:36 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/victory-for-harper-adams-ploughing-team/54369.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/victory-for-harper-adams-ploughing-team/54369.article A TEAM of six Harper Adams students have won this year’s Inter-University Ploughing Match beating off competition from both Reading and Newcastle Universities. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:36 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/harper-adams-students-enjoy-charitable-twelve-months/54367.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/harper-adams-students-enjoy-charitable-twelve-months/54367.article STUDENTS at Harper Adams University have raised £22,000 for charity in the last year through Raise and Give (RAG). Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:56 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/lambing-in-full-swing-at-duchy-college/54355.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/lambing-in-full-swing-at-duchy-college/54355.article STAFF and students at Duchy College have welcomed over 100 new lambs to their farm this year with the number growing every day. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:28 GMT http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/funding-available-for-prospective-agriculture-students/54291.article http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/young-farmers/funding-available-for-prospective-agriculture-students/54291.article YOUNG people about to embark on agricultural or horticultural courses are invited to apply for a grants of up to £500 from Cranleigh and South Eastern Agricultural Society. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:27 GMT