We are urgently developing research requirements with other European laboratories to make sure we understand and the disease (Schmallenberg) better.Young farmers news
NFUS group to air young farmers views
REPRESENTATIVES of NFU Scotland’s New Generation group will lead the debate on what Scotland’s future farmers need when they take the platform at the union’s annual meeting and annual dinner in St Andrews later this month.
Three auctioneers qualify with degrees
THREE young auctioneers have been awarded degrees by the University of Central Lancashire - while holding down full-time jobs.
Farming students learn about benefits of biomass boilers
THE benefits and challenges of biomass boilers as a source of energy were on the timetable for students from Myerscough College when they visited Newton Rigg College recently.
Bursaries available for agriculture postgraduates
NFU Mutual is again offering financial support to agricultural students looking to begin a postgraduate course later this year.
First lamb of year at Walford and North Shropshire College
THE first 2012 lamb at Walford and North Shropshire College was born last week, marking a busy year ahead for students.
Graduate entrepreneurs’ chance to win £50,000 investment
IF you are a student or recent graduate and have helped start a new business, there is still chance to enter the Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards.
Claas scholarship for Harper student
HARPER Adams student Yale Brewer (pictured, centre), has won the Claas scholarship for agricultural engineering.
Large increase in students taking agricultural subjects
AGRICULTURAL courses have seen the largest increase in university enrolments across the country, according to new figures.
Alberbury Young Farmers complete 240-mile run
A 16-strong group of Alberbury Young Farmers have completed the 240-mile boundary of their Shropshire county, raising £11,000 along the way.
Shropshire YFC carol service raises £600
CHRISTMAS might be over but its good cheer continues after Shropshire YFC raised almost £600 thanks to their annual carol service.
-
Charities share £14k donation
-
80 support clay pigeon shoot
-
Paice meets with farming's future
-
Young Farmers group completes Three Peaks despite weather
-
New entrants a priority for NFUS in 2012
-
Climate change project could increase farm incomes
-
New competition launched for young farmers
-
Combining to ease the way for new entrants in Scotland
-
Time running out for applications
-
Commons ceremony for top trainees
-
New leadership of the NFYFC council
-
Martin Williams guides the Herefordshire team to glory
-
Marking the true young Welsh innovators
-
Contractor is Business of the Year
-
Top Welsh Lantra learners recognised
-
Menna Davies if off to the Oxford Farming Conference
-
Performing for the Archbishop
-
Limousin’s are in good hands
-
Kings of the Cumbrian quiz
-
Notable milestone for Hillhall YFC
-
Young farmers in the buff for charity
-
FG Charity Gala raises £10,000-plus for RABI
-
FG charity event raises more than £10,000
-
Victory for English team in first World Young Shepherd Challenge
-
A united voice could shape farming’s future
-
Young Shepherds fly British flag for world championships
-
Call for clarity on global sheepmeat demand and consumption
-
Support new entrants to change ‘closed shop’ image
-
Best Nuffield conference presentation award
-
Raising awareness of modern UK dairying